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yaddayadda
4716 days ago
I actually think "paradox" is a perfectly acceptable word in the context used. The common usage meaning - contradiction - is particularly apropos.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox
edit: fixed nasty typo
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foobarbazqux
4716 days ago
But also the "paradox" in this situation is that it's perfectly doable to meet the contradictory needs of value for customers and profit for investors at once. Many such dilemmas have paradoxical both/and solutions.
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Goladus
4716 days ago
I'd say "conflict" is better term than contradiction or paradox, since we're talking interests and desires rather than logical propositions.
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