Paradoxical Theorems
Theorems so Self-Contradictory, They're Almost Certainly Not True.
Warning: Reading these theorems may cause paradox-induced existential dread.
Theorem 1: The Barber Paradox
What happens when a barber is a barber, but a barber is not a barber? Learn more about this mind-bending paradox.
Or, if you prefer, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Mathematics.
Or Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics.
Or, you know, the kitchen sink.
A Note on the Inherent Futility of Attempting to Understand These Theorems
It's a bit like trying to grasp a handful of jello - you can't, and it's just going to slip right through your fingers. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Theorem 2: The Liar Paradox
Paradoxical Theorems
Paradoxical Theorems
Theorems so Self-Contradictory, They're Almost Certainly Not True.
Warning: Reading these theorems may cause paradox-induced existential dread.
Theorem 1: The Barber Paradox
What happens when a barber is a barber, but a barber is not a barber? Learn more about this mind-bending paradox.
Or, if you prefer, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Mathematics.
Or Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics.
Or, you know, the kitchen sink.
A Note on the Inherent Futility of Attempting to Understand These Theorems
It's a bit like trying to grasp a handful of jello - you can't, and it's just going to slip right through your fingers. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Theorem 2: The Liar Paradox
This theorem says that if you lie, you might be telling the truth, but only if you don't know you're lying, which means you're not lying, but you're still lying, which means... Read more about this self-referential puzzle.
Or, if you'd rather, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Philosophy. Or, you know, the kitchen sink.
Theorem 3: The Sorites Paradox
This theorem says that if you gradually remove grains of sand from a heap, it's no longer a heap, but only if you don't know it's not a heap, which means it's still a heap, but you don't know it's a heap, which means... Read more about this grainy puzzle.
Or, if you're feeling really confused, you can navigate to Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics.
Theorem 4: The Twin Paradox
Imagine if you were traveling at relativistic speeds through spacetime, and you met your identical twin who had traveled at the same speed in the opposite direction. Would you be your twin, or would you be you, but in a different universe? Read more about this mind-bending puzzle.
The End of the Line (or Not)
Well, that's all for now. If you're still reading, congratulations! You've reached the end of the line. Or not. Maybe it's just the beginning. Or the end. Or maybe you just got lost in the kitchen sink. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Or, if you'd rather, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Mathematics or Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics
Disclaimer
None of the content on this site is actually true, and the only thing that's really true is that you're probably still confused. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
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Paradoxical Theorems
Theorems so Self-Contradictory, They're Almost Certainly Not True.
Warning: Reading these theorems may cause paradox-induced existential dread.
Theorem 1: The Barber Paradox
What happens when a barber is a barber, but a barber is not a barber? Learn more about this mind-bending paradox.
Or, if you prefer, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Mathematics.
Or Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics.
Or, you know, the kitchen sink.
A Note on the Inherent Futility of Attempting to Understand These Theorems
It's a bit like trying to grasp a handful of jello - you can't, and it's just going to slip right through your fingers. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Theorem 2: The Liar Paradox
This theorem says that if you lie, you might be telling the truth, but only if you don't know you're lying, which means you're not lying, but you're still lying, which means... Read more about this self-referential puzzle.
Or, if you'd rather, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Philosophy. Or, you know, the kitchen sink.
Theorem 3: The Sorites Paradox
This theorem says that if you gradually remove grains of sand from a heap, it's no longer a heap, but only if you don't know it's not a heap, which means it's still a heap, but you don't know it's a heap, which means... Read more about this grainy puzzle.
Or, if you're feeling really confused, you can navigate to Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics.
Theorem 4: The Twin Paradox
Imagine if you were traveling at relativistic speeds through spacetime, and you met your identical twin who had traveled at the same speed in the opposite direction. Would you be your twin, or would you be you, but in a different universe? Read more about this mind-bending puzzle.
The End of the Line (or Not)
Well, that's all for now. If you're still reading, congratulations! You've reached the end of the line. Or not. Maybe it's just the beginning. Or the end. Or maybe you just got lost in the kitchen sink. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Or, if you'd rather, you can navigate to Curious Cases in Mathematics or Absurd Abstractions in Theoretical Physics
Disclaimer
None of the content on this site is actually true, and the only thing that's really true is that you're probably still confused. Quantum Conundrums are a real challenge, you know.
Copyright 2023, Paradoxical Theorems Inc.
Disclaimer: Paradoxical Theorems Inc. is not actually a real company, but we're going to pretend it is.