The Truth-Teller’s Dilemma
In a strange land where everyone is either a truth-teller or a liar, you come across Sophie and Olivia.
Olivia confidently says, “We’re both complete liars!”
But wait—can that statement even be true? What does this reveal about Sophie and Olivia?
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Answer: Sophie Tells the Truth, Olivia is a Liar
Let’s break this down logically:
- Olivia says, “We’re both total liars!”
- If that statement were true, then Olivia would be telling the truth—but that contradicts her claim that she’s a liar!
- Since the statement cannot be true, Olivia must be the liar.
- But for Olivia’s statement to be false, that means Sophie is actually a truth-teller.
So, the reality is:
✅ Sophie tells the truth.
❌ Olivia is the liar.