I came across this wonderful introduction to several famous paradoxes quite a while ago, but haven’t taken the time to inform you all about it. Daniel Haggard presents a non-technical explanation of five age-old paradoxes that have both delighted and confused humanity. It’s a very accessible read and I recommend it for everyone interested in the strange logical conundrums that surround us. I particularly enjoy his section on Newcomb’s Paradox, which boggles my brain every time I think about it. Honestly, I’m glad that paradoxes exist. I mean, nothing I say is true, right?
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June 14, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Chris Barker
Great post, how do you stumble upon these things…
So would you pick only box B or both boxes if it were you?
June 14, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Ian Luke Kane
I keep my eyes open for math/logic/philosophy type of content. So if you ever come across anything let me know.
And to answer your second question, I would pick both boxes without hesitation.