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Cognizanthazard Paradox

When inaccurate heuristics or cognizanthazards present a consistent problem to agents, such that experience is detrimental to performance or outcomes, yet experience seems necessary to complete the task.
Jake was told that seeing the movie decreased the ability of his competition to create a trailer for audiences. He avoided a cognizanthazard paradox by requesting random footage from the movie and learning nothing more about its plot while making the trailer.
by Zigioz March 7, 2023
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Bigot's Paradox

A bigot's paradox is used in the sense when someone who discriminates, insist that they "does not discriminate, " but only "doesn't like these people, " don't "want people to shove it in their face, " etc.
Certain news reporter: "Another severe case of Bigot's Paradox is spotted in a pair of Trumpist couple."

Karen: "I am not homophobic, I just don't like gay people!"

Tim: "I am not racist, (I have an Libyan-Jewish-Latino-Arabic-Chinese-Native American friend, ) I just don't want them to shove their race into my face."
by well sure January 17, 2021
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Izukara Paradox

A phenomenon in which, despite a lack of effort or time, a creator's work ends up better received, and/or beloved more than the works the creator is more prideful of/has put more effort into.
"This video took me literally 5 minutes to make, but it's already done better than my high-effort video! Classic Izukara Paradox."
by Bongos87 July 15, 2021
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Phieyl's Paradox

A phenomenon in which attempts to control or slow down the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems actually result in the creation of more advanced and capable AI systems. This paradox is named after its creator, Phieyl.
Despite government regulations aimed at slowing down the deployment of AI systems, Phieyl's paradox states that these efforts will only result in the creation of even more advanced AI technology.
by Phieyl February 9, 2023
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Offspring Paradox

Offspring can be disturbingly illogical, yet profoundly fulfilling. You should anticipate paradox.
Huda: Oh man, I'd hate to bring a child into this world of nonsense, but I feel like I need it.
Mackan: And that's what you call *clears throat* an Offspring Paradox.
by tigerlxlly September 7, 2020
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The Limza Paradox

“The Limza Paradox” or “Linny Paradox” is referenced under the circumstances that when too much emotional attachment is existent in a specified setting, the other person will detach and disappear from any form of commitment. This paradox is typically active in the event of complicated relationships, or under situations that may require emotional numbness.
This guy was extremely toxic, so I hit him with the Limza Paradox.”

“I had to pull a Linny on him.”
by CommonGoalAccreditom March 29, 2022
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jing paradox

A phenomenon where the subject is mathematically ensured a safe trip but is victim of some twist of fate resulting in utter raging and disappointment in the concept of math.
A:DUDE!I PICKED OUT THE BAD APPLE 3 TIMES IN A ROW!FROM A BATCH OF 100 APPLES!WTF MAN!
B: Looks like u just experienced the Jing Paradox.
by dude24564578679 March 13, 2014
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