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What does it mean?
A self-referential logic paradox.
In plain terms
Does asking this change the answer?
What can you take from it?
Notice logical loops.

Where it applies

  • debates
  • logic puzzles

Putting it to work

  • test logic

Questions to consider

  • What is the answer?

Another view

It is a rhetorical trick with no real answer.

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