The Finkelstein Paradox

By on October 1, 2006 in Tech

Seth is a buddy of mine, but even he will have to admit this is funny.

Seth argues logically and genuinely that he shouldn’t be in Wikipedia.  The Guardian and many bloggers pick up the story.

As a result, Seth becomes even more famous, thereby damaging his argument that he isn’t notable enough to be included.

Rogers wonderfully dubs this the Finkelstein Paradox.

It’s Sunday morning, so let me quote some applicable scripture:

Brian: I’m not the Messiah! Will you please listen? I am not the Messiah, do you understand? Honestly!
Girl: Only the true Messiah denies His divinity.
Brian: What? Well, what sort of chance does that give me? All right! I am the Messiah!
Followers: He is! He is the Messiah!

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18033425480526774251 Seth Finkelstein

    No offense taken. But, quasi-paradoxically, wanting out of Wikipedia is not an especially notable status.Actually, I don’t think “many bloggers” picked up on the story, just a handful (and one A-lister, who didn’t link to me :-) )