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If you’re confused: Birds are dinosaurs, crocodiles aren’t; note the “closest living relatives

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[–] teletext@reddthat.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's like being related to your family. Most people would consider your relatives to be related to you.

[–] Neurologist@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Are octopus related to octopus? I mean technically they’re 100% related, but also they aren’t related as related implies not being. Depends on your interpretation.

[–] propter_hog@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

Agreed. Who shaves the barber? That paradox led to more stringent definitions for set theory.