Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

We are always solving problems, some of which have instantly obvious solutions and others that do not. In the latter case, the word puzzle comes to mind instead. A problem can be defined therefore as ...

From the mind-bending logic of the liar paradox to the mysteries of time travel and infinity, this video explains the most fascinating paradoxes across philosophy, science, and mathematics all in just ...

One of the oldest logical paradoxes stems from a controversial figure in Greek history. Like most controversial figures, he was involved in a few lawsuits, and one in particular became known as The ...

Editor’s Note: Published in 1957, this article comes from Martin Gardner’s legendary Scientific American column Mathematical Games. Read more in our special digital issue, Fun and Games. A paradox is ...

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Paradoxes 1. The Liar Paradox This is truly the most "classic of all classic" logical paradoxes. It is a perfect example of circular or self-referential reasoning. Some attribute it to Eubilides, ...

A paradox is a seemingly untrue or contradictory statement that, when investigated further, may prove to be true. Paradoxes can also take the form of philosophical riddles or images that appear to ...