paradox
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The paradox arises only if we insist on describing horizons using a single, one-sided arrow of time extrapolated to infinity — an assumption quantum mechanics itself does not require.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The strategy rests on a paradox Warsh likes to underline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The installation presents a paradox by being a Hollywood idea that is completely un-Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Kenya and his brigade are living through what appears to be the paradox of modern warfare.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
He knew how it looked: it was the great paradox of Chris Langan’s genius.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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