Talk:Paradox Manipulation/@comment-24528041-20140210024818

I think I have a good idea of how this works. Lets start with the definition of Paradox... par·a·doxˈparəˌdäks/ noun #1.a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. In short: If what you perceive seems like it shouldn't be happening then it is a paradox.

Examples of this would be two of the same person existing in the same "time and space"(Time Cop had a good visual explanation of the consequences), or going back in time and having a romantic relationship with one of your own parents or grandparents before you're meant to be born(like Fry did in Futurama to become "his own Grandpa").

Others have stated earlier in this discussion that Paradox Manipulation is ruled by logic. I agree with that, but also disagree. It would be better to say that Paradox Manipulation is guided by logic, not ruled by it. If nothing else Paradox Manipulation and Logic Manipulation should simply cancel each other, resulting in neither power activating in the area of effect while opposing users are present. Logic rules Existence, meaning there should always be a reason for everything. A paradox is, in its truest form, an unexplained phenomenon. Something that exists or happens when logically it shouldn't. This doesn't mean you can live forever, overcome poison, or have the ability to "create" powers for yourself, but it does mean you have the ability to dodge attacks that others should not by creating a temporary instance of yourself.

Example: A sniper you're unaware of could hit you, and possibly kill you, easily. On the other hand if you're walking into an situation when you are expecting to be sniped you can anticipate the shot, be ready for it, and step back in time a bit to create an "instance" of yourself in the position where the bullet(s) would hit while you nonchalantely sidestep the attack. In the eyes of your shooter and those around you it will seem as if you never moved and were indeed shot. All the while you're busy hunting down the origin of the shot to take the shooter by surprise.