What is a paradox?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A seemingly contradictory but true statement
- Step 1: 'The more you know, the less you understand' is a paradox.
Answer
A seemingly contradictory but true statement.
Why not the others: The other options define other devices.
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