Have you ever wondered whether opposites literally are one and the same? Whether being the case is the same as not being the case? Whether two sentences, propositions, or states of affairs that stand against each other are in fact identical? In short, whether affirmation is the same as negation?

Well, this book is about that very question, and it tells how the identical but opposing twins Alice and Bob argue over whether being identical is the same as not being identical. Wait – did I say "opposing"? Yes, and both siblings would say that my judgement is correct; but Bob would add that since he and Alice disagree, they actually agree. "What?!" you say? Charlie does too, but if anything, that only encourages Bob on his logic-busting spree.

Brace yourself for a tale about a maddening logical, metaphysical and philosophical puzzle, spiced with the mind-boggling soul power of telepathy. Will Bob drive you crazy just like he does Alice? Or can he draw you over to his side by his seemingly unopposable arguments or non-arguments or whatever they are? Or will you take neither side, choosing to follow the two opponents' wise grandfather instead?

I wonder what your answer would be – if you have one.

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