paradox
nounAn apparent contradiction that may nevertheless express a truth.
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adjectiveSeeming contradictory or contrary to expectation, sometimes while expressing a valid insight.
Seemingly contradictory
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parallel
nounA meaningful similarity or correspondence between separate things.
pastoral
adjectiveRelating to an idealized rural or shepherding life.
perverse
adjectiveDeliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.
Deliberately contrary
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populace
nounThe people living in a particular place or country.
present-biased
adjectiveGiving disproportionately greater weight to an immediate outcome than to a later one.
Overweighting immediate outcomes
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