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Subject: Re: Zeno's paradox
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Date: Wed, 23-May-84 14:09:23 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 23 14:09:23 1984
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Zeno's paradox requires no quantum effects to be resolved. It is based on
the (false) premise that the sum of (1/2)**i from i=1 to infinity is infinite.
All that is required to resolve Zeno's paradox is an understanding of the
concept of convergence -- no quantum behavior of infinitesimals. In fact,
in my experience use of the word "infinitesimal" as though it described an
object with common-sense properties seems to be a warning indicator that a
logical fallacy is being developed. Most formal, rigorous discussions I have
read have used the terminology of limits and convergence.

					Bennett Todd
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