paradox

Suppose you want to protect an idea you’ve come up with.

Jun 24, 2025 • Andrew Smith

Failing Physics

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated by science.

Mar 20, 2025 • Andrew Smith

If you need to calm down, you might try splashing some cold water on your face.

Feb 17, 2025 • Andrew Smith

All Cretans Are Liars

2600 years ago, give or take, a fellow named Epimenides supposedly lived in Knossos, on the island of Crete.

Oct 2, 2024 • Andrew Smith

To Infinity and Beyond!

What if you could build a really good robot?

Aug 16, 2024 • Andrew Smith

All the Lonely Peoples

The word “lonely” often conjures up a sad feeling.

Feb 24, 2024 • Andrew Smith

Usain Bolt and the Tortoise

In yesterday’s piece, I dove into what paradoxes are and why they’re useful.

Aug 28, 2023 • Andrew Smith

The Power of Paradox

Ever since I first started writing every day, one of my main goals has been to share wisdom I encounter—or observations I made—that might be able to…

Aug 27, 2023 • Andrew Smith

Ships of Theseus

The Mona Lisa has been on some adventures over the years.

Aug 16, 2023 • Andrew Smith

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