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Definition of Paradox
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar Wilde's famous declaration that "Life is... read full definition
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar... read full definition
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel... read full definition
Key Examples in The Three-Body Problem
Chapter 5. A Game of Pool
Explanation and Analysis—Physics and Religion:
During Chapter 5, Ding Yi invites Wang Miao to play pool, using the game as a platform for discussing emergent problems in theoretical physics. Ding makes the following paradoxical statement about physics as the two men play:
“To accomplish something in theoretical physics requires one to have almost religious faith. It’s easy to be led to the abyss.”
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