How is a paradox different from a simple contradiction?

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Paradoxes reveal hidden truths through apparent contradiction, while simple contradictions are just logical errors. Paradoxes make audiences think and often lead to insights about complexity, whereas contradictions create confusion without resolution.

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Present seeming contradictions that reveal deeper truths.

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