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- Dictionaryparadox/ˈparədɒks/
noun
- 1. a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true: "the uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes, like the particles being in two places at once"
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2 days ago · Enrico Fermi (1901–1954) The Fermi paradox is a conflict between the argument that scale and probability seem to favor intelligent life being common in the universe, and the total lack of evidence of intelligent life having ever arisen anywhere other than on Earth.
4 days ago · Simpson's paradox occurs when groups of data show one particular trend, but this trend is reversed when the groups are combined together. Understanding and identifying this paradox is important for correctly interpreting data.
2 days ago · According to philosopher Steven Crowell, defining existentialism has been relatively difficult, and he argues that it is better understood as a general approach used to reject certain systematic philosophies rather than as a systematic philosophy itself. [4]
1 day ago · In conclusion, the paradox of growth is a delicate balance between leveraging new resources and staying true to the values that defined your success. Nvidia’s journey illustrates that growth doesn’t have to mean a dilution of standards, and that just because a larger company might be able to take more hits and survive, doesn’t mean they ...
18 hours ago · Logic is the study of correct reasoning. It includes both formal and informal logic. Formal logic is the study of deductively valid inferences or logical truths. It examines how conclusions follow from premises based on the structure of arguments alone, independent of their topic and content.
2 days ago · It also explains the paradox of metaphor that most metaphor may not be comprehended metaphorically (Steen, Citation 2008). This widespread ambiguity of metaphor is based in a highly frequent, specific combination of properties that have to do with metaphor’s variable structures and functions (Steen, Citation 2023a , Citation 2023b ).
2 days ago · These consequences include paradoxical PsO, which is defined as unexpected new PsO cases or worsening PsO symptoms seemingly induced by treatment. Dr. Bruce Kirkham focused on unintended consequences of dupilumab treatment, which can include a musculoskeletal syndrome similar to psoriatic arthritis.
