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What is Zeno’s Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher

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Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox.

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Director
Candy Kugel
Educator
Colm Kelleher
Producer
Marilyn Kraemer
Animator
Rick Broas
Narrator
Colm Kelleher

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