Then answer the following question: What would happen if Pinocchio said "Now my nose will grow"? Because, see, since this would be a lie, his nose should grow, but if his nose grew, then he would be telling the truth! WHAT WOULD HAPPEN??? I saw this question at http://semradar.com.br/2011/08/11/pergunta-dificil-2/ (it's in portuguese). P.S. I didn't know in which category to put this question, so I just put it in "Science & Mathematics"
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The nose growing system is a physical system, therefore the logic that describes it is only an approximation of the actual system. The physical mechanisms that drive the process of Pinocchio's nose growing will determine the outcome (some type of Disney magical force). If one or the other forces is more powerful, the nose may grow or not. The system may also experience oscillation, undefined results, or failure (perhaps the other poster's suggestion of universal implosion).
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Yes, I consider myself intelligent. I consider this type of silly question a waste of my intelligence and not at all satisfying to contemplate.
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This would be like dividing by zero. The universe would most likely implode on itself.
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what r u talkin about? and no i don't concider myself intelligent
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P.P.S. I think it's past your bedtime.
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Hells yeah!