The Paradox of the Contrarian:

As philosopher Mandate 25 delves into the intricacies of the universe, they find themselves stuck in a paradoxical loop:

In a world where the answer is always 'no', the only answer is always 'yes', and the only truth is always a lie.

This is the conundrum of the contrarian, where the more you seek to prove a point, the more you prove it wrong.

It's like trying to grasp a greased pig in a foggy mirror, or trying to hold water in a sieve.

Parallax of the Ironic Timeline of the Contradictory