The pinocchio paradox

Discussion in 'Space Junk' started by Lobsterlegs, Oct 18, 2009.

The pinocchio paradox

Discussion in 'Space Junk' started by Lobsterlegs, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. Lobsterlegs

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    What will happen next?

    a) his ***** will grow
    b) he will implode into himself
    c) other (type)
     
    Lobsterlegs, Oct 18, 2009
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    I think he'll pass out or something. Or it'll grow then recede a few times back and forth.
     
    darkone, Oct 18, 2009
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    somewhere in the universe a small kitten will be squashed to absorb to universe-threatening explosion.
     
    Higgs Boson, Oct 18, 2009
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    Just watch. Itll happen.
     
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    Not a proposition; there is no paradox. :p
     
    jasmine, Oct 18, 2009
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    What makes a lie a lie? Attempting to provide incorrect information or actually (inadvertently or not) incorrect information. If we assume intent is what matters, then if Pinocchio is trying to lie then nose will grow and he will inadvertently provide factual information, if Pinocchio is trying to tell the truth then nothing will happen and he will inadvertently provide incorrect information.

    If we assume intent doesn't matter in the realm of lying and only reality matters then I would say Pinocchio's nose would grow an infinitely small amount and then stop because at that point he would be telling the truth.
     
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    LordKerwyn, Oct 18, 2009
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    Or LK gives me a mothership because the paradox is messing with his brain so bad, and it's the only way he knows how to handle it.
     
    darkone, Oct 18, 2009
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    nothing will happen

    OR

    the multiverse will cease to exist
     
    1n5an1ty, Oct 18, 2009
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