Paradoxes

Because who needs consistency, really?

Here, the laws of physics are optional, and logic is a mere suggestion.

The Ship of Theseus Paradox

The Ship of Theseus

If the ship's planks are replaced one by one, is it still the same ship?

Learn more about the Ship of Theseus.

The Grandfather Paradox

What if you go back in time and kill your grandfather before he has children?

You'd never have been born, so that means you were never able to go back in time, which means...?

Read more on the Grandfather Paradox.

The Twin Paradox

What if you were to travel at relativistic speeds and meet your twin, but you're moving really, really fast?

Your twin would age more, but you're still younger because you're moving so fast!

Solve the Twin Paradox for more mind-bending fun.

Other stuff we don't really need to think about

Like, have you ever wondered what would happen if the laws of gravity changed tomorrow?

Would we all float off into the sky?

Read more about Gravity's hypothetical hypotheticals.