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No one shaves the barber since the barber has a beard.
The Barber's Paradox illustrates a logical inconsistency regarding a barber who shaves only those men who do not shave themselves. The discussion reveals that if the barber shaves himself, he contradicts his own rule, leading to the conclusion that no such barber can exist. Participants also explored variations of the paradox, including the existence of two barbers in Seville, one well-groomed and the other disheveled, further complicating the narrative. Ultimately, the consensus is that the paradox serves as a philosophical problem rather than a practical one.
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DaveC426913 said:Part II:
A little known fact: There were actually TWO barbers in Seville (and the next nearest barber is a hundred mile train ride away in Quadalquivir).
The barber mentioned by Edguardo runs a very tight ship; his shop is spotlessly clean, as is his attire. He has perfectly groomed nails, teeth and hair - the very model of a clean, well-groomed gentleman. The other barber, on the other side of the tracks has a dirty shop, with hair on the floor. He's dressed in old clothes, with grimy nails, yellow teeth, B.O. and a terrible haircut - he's a slob.
You've just blown into town for a convention and absolutely must get a haircut. Who do you go to?
AUMathTutor said:Chuck Norris shaved the barber.