So what exactly is paradox? A paradox consists of two statements or situations which contradict each other, however are actually possible to happen. Let's start with an appetizer below:
"A guy went through a time machine. He entered the date when his parents first met. He encouraged them to split up and never see each other forever."
When they split up, wouldn't this guy exist at the first place? His present decision affected his past, while his past affected his present existence itself. It goes on and on as an illogical cycle.
Here are other examples of paradoxes I found. We might find some of them familiar as we often use them in our every day lives. Think of how paradox apply on all phrases below:
- Nobody goes to that restaurant, it's too crowded.
- Don't date until you get married. щ(ﾟДﾟщ)
- Don't go near the water until you've learned to swim.
- Pinocchio says, "my nose will grow." If he lies, his nose will grow, which proves that he tells the truth.
- I cannot type a word in English
Did your brain get enough exercise? I maybe post some more fun brain teasers that I like to do in the future. :)
Toodle,
Alice
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