According to the great philosopher, Balthazar McMind, "A choice is only as good as the thought that made it." But what if we're talking about a choice that wasn't even made by a sentient being? A choice made by a toaster or a stapler, for example? That's a question for another chapter...
The Toaster's Dilemma is a classic problem in the field of Choice Theory. It goes like this: A toaster is presented with a bagel or a slice of bread. It must choose which one to toast first. But which one should it choose? The bagel, with its crispy exterior and chewy interior, or the slice of bread, with its softness and lack of personality?
Subchapter 2: The Stapler's RuseIn this subchapter, we explore the Stapler's Ruse, a paradoxical problem that has puzzled philosophers for centuries. The Stapler is faced with a stack of paper and a stack of staple remover. Which one should it choose to remove first? The paper, with its smooth surface and promise of order, or the staple remover, with its pointy end and potential for chaos?
Subchapter 1: Toaster's Dilemma