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  1. Irresistible force paradox

    The irresistible force paradox, is a classic paradox formulated as "What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?" The immovable object and the unstoppable force are both implicitly assumed to be indestructible, or else the question would have a trivial resolution. Furthermore, it is assumed that they are two entities. The paradox arises because it rests on two incompatible premises—that there can exist simultaneously such things as unstoppable forces and immovable objects. Wikipedia

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  2. scienceabc.com

    Oct 19, 2023Learn what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a philosophical puzzle that challenges the laws of physics and logic. Explore the origins, fictional examples and possible solutions of this paradox.
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  4. stelladaptor.com

    Dec 17, 2023The paradox of the unstoppable force vs the immovable object has intrigued philosophers and thinkers for centuries. It challenges the very laws of physics and pushes the boundaries of our understanding. This paradox has found its way into mythological stories and popular culture, captivating audiences and sparking intellectual curiosity.Let's delve deeper into the origin of this paradox ...
  5. nerdovore.com

    The Irresistible Force Paradox, also called the Unstoppable Force Paradox, is a classic paradox formulated as "What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?" The origin of the paradox is from China, wherein the metaphor originates in the Chinese story of a perfect spear that can pierce all shields and a perfect shield that ...
  6. britannica.com

    Recalling what we learned earlier, an unstoppable force must be an un-acceleratable object, and that means that an unstoppable force and an immovable object are really just the same, viewed from different reference frames. Now, since infinite mass requires infinite energy, we don't know of anything in the universe that behaves like this, not ...
  7. transcontinentaltimes.com

    Jun 26, 2023The crux of the paradox lies in the contradiction created by these two opposing characteristics. If the irresistible force truly exists, it should be capable of overcoming any obstacle, including the immovable object. Conversely, if the immovable object is impenetrable, no force, regardless of its strength, should be able to move it.
  8. philosophyterms.com

    Learn about the paradox of the immovable object, a situation where two contradictory ideas seem true: an object that can't be moved and a force that can't be stopped. Explore how this puzzle challenges our understanding of infinity, power, and reality, and see some examples from superhero stories, philosophy, and science fiction.

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