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05-13-2008, 08:19 AM

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mikegarrison

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The barber problem is an explanation of Godel's incompleteness theories. Essentially, it's not possible to have a complete set of groups that also includes the set itself as a group. (It's also a form of the Cretan paradox, in which a man from Crete named Epimenides said "All Cretans are liars". Another way of saying this is, "This sentence is not true.")

It's one of the most famous and significant findings in logic. [URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G

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05-13-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,May 10 2008, 09:21 PM

Everyone knows that opinion is irrelevant. facts are all that matter. I know this because I have proven it many times in court. Did you hear me? MANY TIMES! And why would you think over someone's opinion? How would that ever give you wisdom? Thinking over an opinion means you are not sure about someone elses guess. What wisdom could come of that? It is only facts that matter. Which I have proven. MANY TIMES.

I hope that helps you. It should, because it is right.

People do realize this was a joke, right?

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05-13-2008, 08:57 AM

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I did, but wanted to see how it played out.

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05-13-2008, 09:59 AM

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Why no, Bill. I thought you were dead serious.

I was going to take you to task for your ill-mannered reply but I didn't think you'd take me seriously.