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This forum discussion explores a variety of paradoxes, including the Ship of Theseus and Pinocchio's statements about truth and lies. Participants share their favorite paradoxes, such as the barber paradox and Catch-22, highlighting the complexities of logic and self-reference. The conversation also touches on humorous observations about language and societal norms, emphasizing the absurdities inherent in everyday life. Overall, the thread serves as a playful examination of philosophical concepts through paradoxical scenarios.

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  • Understanding of philosophical paradoxes, such as the Ship of Theseus
  • Familiarity with logical reasoning and self-reference
  • Knowledge of literary references, including Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
  • Basic grasp of language and semantics
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  • Research the Ship of Theseus and its implications in philosophy
  • Explore the barber paradox and its relevance to self-reference
  • Read Catch-22 to understand its themes of absurdity and paradox
  • Investigate other famous paradoxes, such as Russell's Paradox
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Philosophy enthusiasts, students of logic, writers exploring absurdity in language, and anyone interested in the complexities of human thought and reasoning.

  • #31
Tsu said:
My favorite paradox:

http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/THK/THK280/two-doctors_~e00010593.jpg

:biggrin:

This is mine...
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/210500/210515/Products/4981258.jpg
 
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  • #32
Here is another one

2-two-docks-420.jpg
 
  • #33
A paradox about to be resolved...

[PLAIN]http://www.cottagedocks.com/images/docks/dock_sect_real_act_lg.jpg
 
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  • #36
Contrary to http://jyte.com/cl/a-paradox-is-not-a-pair-of-ducks.
 
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  • #37
Does anyone know why Tsu's photo says "Physicsforums" on it?

Now that is a real paradox! [a pair o'docs and a paradox]. Tsu said she has no idea how that happened.
 
  • #38
EnumaElish said:
Contrary to http://jyte.com/cl/a-paradox-is-not-a-pair-of-ducks.
You are a paradox? :eek:


No really, i agree with the above. The existence of the whole universe is a paradox. Reality is a paradox.

A better question - What is not a paradox?

We can't explain the universe and reality and so Everything is a paradox. This thread can stretch to infinity. Which is also a paradox.
 
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  • #39
WaveJumper said:
You are a paradox? :eek:
Actually I'm a Sagittarius, which is near the wild duck cluster (Messier 11). But a friend who's into astrology swears that I'm a Scorpio.
 
  • #40
TheStatutoryApe said:
This is mine...
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/210500/210515/Products/4981258.jpg

Well, so YOUR pair of docs have a last name. Big. whoop. Mine are LOTS cuter! :smile:
 
  • #41
Um, unless those AREN'T Doc Martin's. :biggrin: I have no style so I just assumed...
 
  • #42
From George Carlin's HBO presentation:

"Legally drunk"

"Undisputed fighting champion" -- if it's undisputed what's all the fight about?
 
  • #43
Tsu said:
Um, unless those AREN'T Doc Martin's. :biggrin: I have no style so I just assumed...

Yes they are.
And no worries, my idea of style is "These are comfy shoes. I think I will wear them with everything." ;-)
 
  • #44
TheStatutoryApe said:
Yes they are.
And no worries, my idea of style is "These are comfy shoes. I think I will wear them with everything." ;-)

Wow, aren't they? I have to wear steel-toe boots at my work, and I wear Docs. Holy cow, are those the most comfy shoes you could put on you foot, or what? They are heavy, though...
 
  • #45
Not so much paradoxes, but a couple of really incongruous observations at local businesses.

There is a paving company about 25 minutes from here that a couple runs out of their house. The house is a dumpy-looking place 'way back from the road on a rutted, muddy (unpaved, of course) driveway. When I first saw the sign there, I thought it was a little free advertising for the company that had been hired to do the paving. Nope!

There is another small business much closer that is run out of a house. Again, the house is a shabby-looking dump, poorly maintained, with a gravel drive, and a yard that consists of dirt and immobile vehicles - just a perfect eyesore. What does that guy do? His sign says that he does home renovations and remodeling. He may do great work, but judging from the condition of his own place, I doubt it.
 
  • #46
TheStatutoryApe said:
This is mine...
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/210500/210515/Products/4981258.jpg

I think I get this one: big big boots with thin-lugged city-walking soles.
 
  • #47
turbo-1 said:
Not so much paradoxes, but a couple of really incongruous observations at local businesses.

There is a paving company about 25 minutes from here that a couple runs out of their house. The house is a dumpy-looking place 'way back from the road on a rutted, muddy (unpaved, of course) driveway. When I first saw the sign there, I thought it was a little free advertising for the company that had been hired to do the paving. Nope!

There is another small business much closer that is run out of a house. Again, the house is a shabby-looking dump, poorly maintained, with a gravel drive, and a yard that consists of dirt and immobile vehicles - just a perfect eyesore. What does that guy do? His sign says that he does home renovations and remodeling. He may do great work, but judging from the condition of his own place, I doubt it.

The Cobbler's kids have no shoes...:wink:
 
  • #48
...and who among us can forget this pair of Dachs?

2ludz5j.jpg


(...erm, they are Dachs, aren't they...?)
 
  • #49
Flying dogs ! Eek!
 
  • #50
Chi Meson said:
I think I get this one: big big boots with thin-lugged city-walking soles.
No
(Unless you are being ironic?)
 
  • #51
mgb_phys said:
No
(Unless you are being ironic?)
He was pointing out a double-irony.
A pair a Docs that are, in themselves, paradoxical.
 
  • #52
DaveC426913 said:
He was pointing out a double-irony.
A pair a Docs that are, in themselves, paradoxical.

Why, yes. Of course I was. Certainly. I am so very clever, you know. Yep. Clever me!
 
  • #53
turbo-1 said:
Flying dogs ! Eek!

This is the kind of flying dog I'd prefer... and two or more would be fabulous:
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/files/2009/05/flying_dog_logo1.jpg

(Actually I'd really prefer the Gonzo Porter... but this is the classic image for the brewery.)
 
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  • #54
lisab said:
...and who among us can forget this pair of Dachs?

2ludz5j.jpg


(...erm, they are Dachs, aren't they...?)


Well it's certainly a pair o' dogs.
 
  • #55
Andre said:
Well it's certainly a pair o' dogs.

:smile:

(Hmm...seems they're probably Miniature Pinschers :redface:.)
 
  • #56
TheStatutoryApe said:
Yes they are.
And no worries, my idea of style is "These are comfy shoes. I think I will wear them with everything." ;-)


That's called PERFECT style. :biggrin:
 
  • #57
I can resist everything except temptation.
 
  • #58
Banks charging penalty fees for bounced checks - clearly the person doesn't have enough money in the first place.

With the economy in the tank, people may have more reason than ever to drink more alcohol, but they can't afford it. - Cafferty File
 
  • #59
Ivan Seeking said:
With the economy in the tank, people may have more reason than ever to drink more alcohol, but they can't afford it. - Cafferty File

A day of panhandling always makes the hooch taste sweeter.
 
  • #60
Ivan Seeking said:
With the economy in the tank, people may have more reason than ever to drink more alcohol, but they can't afford it. - Cafferty File

The money for rent and food will go before the alcohol. That's why it is such a fun thing to tax and regulate.

That reminds me of something of a paradox. In Arizona I remember seeing drive through liquor stores. That's better than the European beer vending machines.
 

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