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Stuart Brock, Joshua Glasgow · Synthese · 2022
Abstract In this paper we argue that our conception of and intuitions about paradoxes are themselves paradoxical. Specifically, we argue that our commitment to the existence and nature of paradoxes is inconsistent with a norm of rationality—which is a paradox.
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J. B. Jr. Reid · PubMed Central · 1969
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Brock, Stuart, Glasgow, J · Figshare · 2022
In this paper we argue that our conception of and intuitions about paradoxes are themselves paradoxical. Specifically, we argue that our commitment to the existence and nature of paradoxes is inconsistent with a norm of rationality—which is a paradox.
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Robin Willink · Accreditation and Quality Assurance · 2024
Abstract This article is a response to the preceding paper by Huang, who considers a recent result of Willink (Measurement: Sensors, 24:100416, 2022) and who describes the result as a paradox. The result implied that a set of information or a “state of knowledge” about a measurand cannot be identified with a unique probability distribution for the measurand, contrary to what seems suggested in the literature surrounding the revision of the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement . The result is restated and viewed in the context of CIPM Recommendation INC-1, which was foundational in the original development of the Guide . It is argued that the result is a proof, not a paradox, and that it will only appear paradoxical to those who have adopted an incorrect premise about probability. The idea of having “information” about the true value of a measurand is discussed and contrasted with the idea of having “belief” about it. The material supports the view that the analysis of measurement uncertainty is to be based on classical statistical principles.
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Thomas F. O’Donnell · Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders · 2021
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Helen B. Cannon · Dialogue A Journal of Mormon Thought · 1991
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Peter Probst, Henning Schröer, Franz von Kutschera · Historisches Wörterbuch der Philosophie online · 2017
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Jaba Tkemaladze · Longevity Horizon · 2026
The twin paradox is generally regarded as a consequence of the geometry of Minkowski spacetime: the traveling twin follows a shorter worldline and therefore accumulates less proper time. While mathematically consistent, this explanation leaves a conceptual gap—it stipulates that clocks measure the metric interval without specifying why such a relation holds. The Ze interpretation closes this gap by reconstructing proper time from purely operational primitives. Time is defined not as a geometric coordinate but as a local count: tau = alpha * N, where N is the number of causally connected coincidence events registered by a stable counter and alpha is a conventional normalization coefficient. Motion redistributes a finite event budget between two orthogonal channels: temporal self-correlation (aging) and spatial cross-correlation (displacement). The total event count satisfies dN_total^2 = dN_temporal^2 + dN_spatial^2, from which the Lorentz factor gamma = dN_total / dN_temporal and the Minkowski interval ds^2 = dt^2 - dx^2/c^2 emerge as derived continuum approximations. Velocity is redefined as the event allocation ratio v/c = dN_spatial / dN_total. Within this framework, the twin scenario reduces to a comparison of two distinct causal chains sharing common endpoints. The traveling twin’s chain contains the same number of temporal self-correlations interspersed with additional spatial correlation events required by motion; these spatial events consume event budget without contributing to causal distance. Upon reunion, the counter comparison yields N_T < N_E directly and without paradox. The asymmetry is not a puzzle requiring reconciliation with a symmetric description—it is the empirical fact from which theorizing begins. The Ze interpretation is empirically equivalent to special relativity but provides a constructive mechanism for time dilation, eliminates the clock hypothesis as an independent postulate, aligns time ontology with metrological practice, and dissolves the twin paradox by reducing it to trivial arithmetic. The paradox vanishes not because it is resolved but because it was never there.
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Leonard M. Blumenthal · American Mathematical Monthly · 1940
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Andrew Bush · CHEST Journal · 2021
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Sloane Rb · PubMed · 1951
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James F. Kasting · Nature · 1992
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Edgardo Somigliana, Alessandra Chinè, Marco Reschini et al. · Human Reproduction Open · 2024
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Lois‐ellin Datta · American Journal of Evaluation · 2013
Jill Chouinard, in her article “The Case for Participatory Evaluation in an Era of Accountability” (this issue, p. 237), may be re-iterating what has often been claimed and arguably is infused already in much of our theory and practice: the value of participatory approaches in some, perhaps many situations. She summarizes these claims eloquently and well. Chouinard also may be saying that we should continue to examine evaluation policy in light of a changing world, evolving approaches, and new experiences with a wide range of evaluative thinking. If so, amen, sister. This is an on-going task, but necessary and worthwhile. Less benignly, however, Chouinard may be trying to make the case for participatory evaluation as a new uber-standard for all evaluation, particularly national studies in a “technocratic culture of accountability.” If so, I disagree. Such a claim seems unjustified for several reasons, including the benefits and current uses of evaluative multiplism, the limitations of evaluative monotheism, and value of building bridges rather than burning them.
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Alan Montefiore · 2019
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Y. Ben-Aryeh · arXiv (Cornell University) · 2012
In the present Note it is shown that Hardy thought experiment does not lead to any paradox and its explanation can be made by using quantum mechanical methods, without the need of weak measurements theories. The confusion arising about this thought experiment follows from ignoring the use of a projective measurement of the kind of knowledge. A certain comment about the realization of Hardy thought experiment with photons is made.
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Kevin C. Chung · The Journal Of Hand Surgery · 2022
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Thomson, Amanda · RADAR (Glasgow School of Art) · 2015
A creative non-fiction piece and photo-essay in a magazine, which was the outcome from Paradox: The Magazine Lab. This was a two day residential workshop for artists, writers and activists at Cove Park, Argyll, organised by Pallabs (www.pallabs.org) with the objective to create a magazine in a weekend.
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Williams, Jack, PhD, MEd · DUNE - DigitalUNE (University of New England) · 2016
Obsession is a family trait. We like to call it intensity or focus or perfectionism or professionalism. This intensity can certainly be consuming--sometimes it is expressed as passion--invigorating and exciting. Other times it is depressing and overwhelming. Either way, exhaustion is a common byproduct. The key is recognition of life's complete circle and keeping things balanced (which is easier said than done).
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Foster, Cole · Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University) · 1957
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