The Arrow Paradox

The Arrow Paradox, proposed by philosopher Zeno, questions how motion is possible. It argues that at any single moment, an arrow in flight is at a specific position and not moving—like a snapshot. Since it’s at rest at every moment, it suggests the arrow is never truly moving. This leads to the idea that motion is an illusion, even though we see it happening. The paradox highlights challenges in understanding continuous motion through discrete moments, prompting deeper discussions in physics and philosophy about the nature of movement and time.