The Tarski Paradox

Also known as the "Tarski Paradox of the Absurd," this paradox is a mathematical conundrum that will drive you batty with confusion.

Imagine a set of sets. Not just any set, but a set of sets within sets. It's like sets-in-nested-sets, but on steroids.

The Problem:

Consider the set of all sets that do not contain themselves. Sounds simple enough, right? But here's the catch:

It's like trying to quantum-entanglement your brain, but with less success.

Don't worry, it's not as brain-twisting as it sounds. Or is it?

Read on for more explanations and variations of this mind-bending conundrum.