Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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That thin line of dust left over when you sweep into a dustpan is a real-life zemo paradox. (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 1 year ago by oyenyaaow to c/[email protected]

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The dust line thinneth but never gone.

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Zeno. The name is Zeno.

[–] call_me_xale 19 points 1 year ago

Furthermore, it's "Zeno's Paradox", (as in, attributed to Zeno) not "The Zeno Paradox"

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Could also be related to the Zima paradox: nobody wants to drink it, somebody keeps buying it but it still won't disappear from the shelves despite taking a decade off from production.