Paradox Files
Logical contradictions and conceptual puzzles that expose the limits of human reasoning. These cases examine situations where common sense fails, where perfect solutions become impossible, and where our fundamental assumptions about reality come into question.
The Dash That Wouldn’t Die – Investigating the AI Punctuation Paradox
Why does AI overuse the em dash? This case traces its literary roots, digital quirks, and what one punctuation mark reveals about machine authorship.
The Ethical Event Horizon – Where Moral Maps Dissolve
When every choice results in harm, is it still possible to act ethically? This deep dive explores the boundary where morality collapses into paradox.
The Silence Amplifier – When Nothing Becomes Everything
The pursuit of absolute silence consistently generates racing thoughts, phantom sounds, and anxiety. From anechoic chambers to ancient mystics, evidence shows that silence isn't empty, it's a psychological boundary that reveals what we've been drowning out.
The Perfected Flaw – Why AI Cannot Replicate a Real Mistake
Can a system make a real mistake on cue? When an AI becomes flawless at appearing flawed, control leaves a tell. We follow the paradox into labs, theory, and the thin line between accident and performance.