Twist in logic

Twist in logic

Twist in logic ByDr. Sohail Ansari

Conceived and worded by DR Sohail Ansari (originality of concepts and originality of words).

He believes that there can never be a zero scope for improvement and appreciates criticism if it is not for the sake of criticism. By Dr. Sohail Ansari

Conceived and worded by DR Sohail Ansari (originality of concepts and originality of words).

He believes that there can never be a zero scope for improvement and appreciates criticism if it is not for the sake of criticism.

logical twist

Statement:

1.     I happened to have the acquaintance of a politician who warned me against trusting politicians. ‘They always tell lies and who can know more than me as I am politician myself.’ I thanked him for his advice but said that in the light of what he had said I had no intention of believing it.

 A logical twist: For discounting advice, he implicitly relied on it.

Statement:

2.     I happened to have the acquaintance of a politician who warned me against trusting politicians. ‘They always tell lies and who can know more than me as I am politician myself.’ I thanked him for his advice but said that in the light of what he had said I believed it.

A logical twist: For relying advice, he implicitly discounted it.

Statement:

3.     One man requested me, ‘never ever believe what I say’ and then said, ‘do not believe me’ I said that I had no intention of not believing him.

A logical twist: For accepting request, he rejected it.

Statement:

4.     One man requested me, ‘never ever believe what I say’ and then said, ‘do not believe me’ I said that I believed him.

A logical twist: For rejecting request, he accepted it.