The Classical Zeno Effect

A Dramatic Presentation of a Classical Analogue to the Quantum Zeno Effect

A Play in One Act:

John Boy: Good night, Mary Ellen.

Mary Ellen: Good night John Boy.

JB: Are you asleep?

ME: No.

JB: Are you asleep?

ME: No.

JB: Are you asleep?

ME: No.

Repeat several more times

Exeunt, pursued by a bear.

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