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The liar’s paradox
This statement is false.
Think about it!
If true, then ‘This statement is false’ is true. Therefore the statement must be false. That is, if it is true then it is false!
If false, then ‘This statement is false’ is false. Therefore the statement must be true That is, if it is false then it is true!