REPOST! Zeno’s Paradoxes Explained: Time, Motion & the Quantum Zeno Effect

🎧 Episode Overview

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in time—waiting for change that never comes? In this episode of Math Science History, Gabrielle dives into the fascinating world of Zeno’s Paradoxes, unraveling the ancient Greek puzzles that continue to influence modern science and mathematics. From Achilles and the tortoise to the Quantum Zeno Effect, this episode draws powerful connections between ancient philosophy, motion, and quantum physics.

Whether you're a student, philosopher, or someone who just loves a good paradox, you’ll walk away from this episode with fresh insights and a whole new appreciation for how math, science, and history are intertwined.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The logic behind Zeno's paradoxes and how they challenge our understanding of motion, time, and infinity.

The surprising connection between ancient philosophy and modern quantum physics, specifically through the Quantum Zeno Effect.

How Zeno's ideas laid a philosophical foundation for calculus, set theory, and even the concept of instantaneous velocity.

🏛 Links & Resources:

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