Identity & Behavior Paradoxes
Ship of Theseus - If you replace every plank of a ship one by one, is the final ship the same ship? What if you build ...
Abilene Paradox - A group collectively decides on something no individual member actually wants, because everyone assu...
Stockdale Paradox - You must maintain unwavering faith you will prevail AND confront the brutal facts of your reality. P...
Triangle Dissection Paradox - Cut a triangle into pieces and rearrange them into the "same" shape - but with an extra square! Wher...
Meat Paradox - People claim to care about animals yet continue eating meat....
Ironic Process Theory - Trying NOT to think about something makes you think about it more....
Sad Clown Paradox - Comedians often suffer from depression despite making others happy....
Solomon's Paradox - People give wiser advice to others than they take themselves....
Paradox of Suspense - We feel suspense watching familiar stories even knowing the outcome....
Self-Absorption Paradox - High self-awareness correlates with both distress AND well-being....
Motivation Crowding - External rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation...
Fredkin's Paradox - The more similar two choices, the longer we take to decide despite mattering less....
Tritone Paradox - Same musical tones heard as ascending by some, descending by others....
Second Wind Paradox - Sleep-deprived people can suddenly feel more awake....
Exercise Paradox - Active hunter-gatherers burn similar calories as sedentary office workers....