12 episodes

Can a cat be both alive and dead? Can a computer think? How does a tortoise beat Achilles in a race? Voiced by comedian David Mitchell, these fast-paced animations explain six famous thought experiments, from the ancient Greeks to Albert Einstein, that have changed the way we see the world. Subjects as vast as time travel, infinity, quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, are squeezed into 60-second clips that will tickle your funny bone and blow your mind.

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone The Open University

- Education
- 4.3 • 217 Ratings

- SEP 28, 2011
- video
Achilles and the Tortoise

Achilles and the Tortoise

Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
- 1 min
- SEP 28, 2011
Transcript -- Achilles and the Tortoise

Transcript -- Achilles and the Tortoise

Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
- SEP 28, 2011
- video
The Grandfather Paradox

The Grandfather Paradox

A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
- 1 min
- SEP 28, 2011
Transcript -- The Grandfather Paradox

Transcript -- The Grandfather Paradox

A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
- SEP 28, 2011
- video
The Chinese Room

The Chinese Room

An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
- 1 min
- SEP 28, 2011
Transcript -- The Chinese Room

Transcript -- The Chinese Room

An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.

4.3 out of 5

217 Ratings

These are fun!

Love it! Finished the philosophy ones; can't wait to view the Econ ones. Make more!!!

More please!!!

These are awesome please make more!

These are great!

My 13 year old has asked me before about Schrōdinger's cat. I have tried to explain it and he didn't get it. I showed this to him and I could see the light bulb go off in his brain. These are great!