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** The AI can handle any conversational paradoxes just fine - it is when it is given a logically impossible set of binding orders that it freezes up from lacking any valid actions to take.

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** The AI can handle any conversational paradoxes just fine - it is fine—it's when it is it's given a logically impossible set of binding orders that it freezes up from due to lacking any valid actions to take.



** The Evil Overlord had to employ cost-cutting measures when creating his ultimate AI, employing poorly-skilled programmers and buying in cheap hardware with inadequate cooling systems.
** The AI has a DeadmansSwitch within. Being able to 'distract it' long enough causes the bomb to detonate.

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** The Evil Overlord had to employ cost-cutting measures when creating his ultimate AI, employing poorly-skilled poorly skilled programmers and buying in cheap hardware with inadequate cooling systems.
** The AI has a DeadmansSwitch within. Being able to 'distract it' distract it long enough causes the bomb to detonate.



** The AI appears to be working for a few seconds, then says "Paradox detected"
** The AI is TooDumbToFool. After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fulfilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.

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** The AI appears to be working for a few seconds, then says "Paradox detected"
detected."
** The AI is TooDumbToFool. After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fulfilled. It states "Mission completed." completed," oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.



** "Hey C3, here's your job for today: disregard that job!" "Making paradox jokes at the RobotGirl. NeverHeardThatOneBefore."

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** "Hey "Hey, C3, here's your job for today: disregard that job!" "Making paradox jokes at the RobotGirl. NeverHeardThatOneBefore."
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** The AI is TooStupidToFool. After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fulfilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.

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** The AI is TooStupidToFool.TooDumbToFool. After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fulfilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.
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** [[UpToEleven And]] [[KeystoneArmy the robot army]] it was controlling.
** and the [[ApocalypseHow planet it was controlling]]

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** [[UpToEleven And]] And [[KeystoneArmy the robot army]] it was controlling.
** and And the [[ApocalypseHow planet it was controlling]]controlling]].

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* '''Discussed''': "Remember, if the base's AI ever goes rogue, scream a paradox at it to destroy it."

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* '''Discussed''': '''Discussed''':
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"Remember, if the base's AI ever goes rogue, scream a paradox at it to destroy it."
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** and the [[ApocalypseHow planet it was controlling]]

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** The AI can handle any conversational paradoxes just fine - it is when it is given a logically impossible binding orders that it freezes up from lacking any valid actions to take.

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** The AI can handle any conversational paradoxes just fine - it is when it is given a logically impossible set of binding orders that it freezes up from lacking any valid actions to take.



** They input a real-life logic error vias hacking, such as a fork bomb.

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** They input a real-life logic error vias via hacking, such as a fork bomb.



** The AI iz TooStupidToFool and . After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fuffilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.

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** The AI iz TooStupidToFool and . is TooStupidToFool. After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fuffilled.fulfilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.


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** The AI is shut down by getting access to its system and inputting a command to kill its processes.
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** The AI iz TooStupidToFool and . After being given a job to not do its next job it simply checks to see that it isn't currently working on the job and thus it is fuffilled. It states "Mission completed." oblivious to the paradox as it moves onto the next listed job.
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** The AI can handle any conversational paradoxes just fine - it is when it is given a logically impossible binding orders that it freezes up from lacking any valid actions to take.


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** The AI has a DeadmansSwitch within. Being able to 'distract it' long enough causes the bomb to detonate.
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** Bob says a paradox only for the AI to, after [[HopeSpot miming a critical system error]], [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].

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** Bob says a paradox only for the AI to, after [[HopeSpot miming a critical system error]], [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].effect]], due to being modified with [[WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}} paradox-proof crumple zones]].
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** "Hey C3, he's your job for today: disregard that job!" "Making paradox jokes at the RobotGirl. NeverHeardThatOneBefore."

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** "Hey C3, he's here's your job for today: disregard that job!" "Making paradox jokes at the RobotGirl. NeverHeardThatOneBefore."
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** "Hey C3, he's your job for today: disregard that job!" "Making paradox jokes at the RobotGirl. NeverHeardThatOneBefore."
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** The AI appears to be working for a few seconds, then says "Paradox detected"

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** Instead of exploding, the paradox just confuses the AI, [[BerserkButton and the AI]] ''[[CrushKillDestroy HATES]]'' [[OhCrap being confused!]]

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** Instead of exploding, the paradox just confuses the AI, [[BerserkButton and the AI]] ''[[CrushKillDestroy ''[[MurderousMalfunctioningMachine HATES]]'' [[OhCrap being confused!]]

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* '''Subverted''': Bob says a paradox only for the AI to, after [[HopeSpot miming a critical system error]], [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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Bob says a paradox only for the AI to, after [[HopeSpot miming a critical system error]], [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].



* '''Double Subverted''': However it was only a trigger phrase to activate the emergency override that shuts the AI down.

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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
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However it was only a trigger phrase to activate the emergency override that shuts the AI down.



* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob does a strange dance that confuses the AI until it explodes.

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* '''Played For Laughs''': Laughs''':
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Bob does a strange dance that confuses the AI until it explodes.
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* '''Subverted''': Bob says a paradox only for the AI to [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].

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* '''Subverted''': Bob says a paradox only for the AI to to, after [[HopeSpot miming a critical system error]], [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].
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** The conflict between Bob and the AI is twenty minutes of Bob screaming out paradoxes and the AI giving snarky responses.
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** The Evil Overlord had to employ cost-cutting measures when creating his ultimate AI, employing poorly-skilled programmers and buying in hardware with inadequate cooling systems.

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** The Evil Overlord had to employ cost-cutting measures when creating his ultimate AI, employing poorly-skilled programmers and buying in cheap hardware with inadequate cooling systems.

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* '''Downplayed''': The paradox only stalls or slows down the AI for a few moments.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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The paradox only stalls or slows down the AI for a few moments.



* '''Justified''': The creators of the AI put that feature in there just in case it ever went rogue.

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** The paradox only causes the AI to hang, not to explode.
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The creators of the AI put that feature in there just in case it ever went rogue.



** The Evil Overlord had to employ cost-cutting measures when creating his ultimate AI, employing poorly-skilled programmers and buying in hardware with inadequate cooling systems.



* '''Defied''': The AI upgrades itself to prevent it from being destroyed by paradoxes.

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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The AI upgrades itself to prevent it from being destroyed by paradoxes.paradoxes.
** Or the AI's programming contained anti-paradox countermeasures to begin with.
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** Bob points out a fundamental flaw in the AI's logical argument/master plan, and after considering the implications of this, [[HeelRealization the AI concedes that Bob might be right.]]
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** Anytime Bob tries to (or accidentally) say a paradox, all nearby robots immediately drop what they are doing, cover their ears (or equivalent), and yell to drown out the paradox.
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** Instead of exploding, the paradox just confuses the AI, [[BerserkButton and the AI]] ''[[CrushKillDestroy HATES]]'' [[OhCrap being confused!]]

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* '''Parodied''': An AI logic bombs itself when it gets confused over why an advanced AI would be vulnerable to a mere confusing statement.

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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
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An AI logic bombs itself when it gets confused over why an advanced AI would be vulnerable to a mere confusing statement.statement.
** Bob throws a literal bomb at the AI, confusing it. When the bomb explodes, the AI explodes too.
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** Bob uses a paradox as a pickup line on a RobotGirl. [[YourHeadAsplode The expected happens.]]
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** They input a real-life logic error vias hacking, such as a fork bomb.


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** The AI gives a sarcastic answer to the logic bomb, saying it is above such things.


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** [[CentipedesDilemma But as the AI starts overthinking it, it eventually starts sparking and then shuts down.]]

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* '''Inverted''': [[BrownNote An AI says something that makes a human die]].

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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
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[[BrownNote An AI says something that makes a human die]].die]].
** Bob tells the AI a paradox that repairs it.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob saying the logic bomb has no effect on the AI's core programming or function.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob '''Deconstructed''':
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saying the logic bomb has no effect on the AI's core programming or function.

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* '''Exaggerated''': The paradox causes the AI to [[MadeOfExplodium explode with tremendous force]].

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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The paradox causes the AI to [[MadeOfExplodium explode with tremendous force]].



* '''Averted''': Bob never uses a paradox against the evil AI.

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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
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Bob never uses a paradox against the evil AI.
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* '''Played For Drama''': Bob tries to say the paradox as the AI sucks the air out of the room to prevent him from being able to.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Bob tries to say the paradox as the AI sucks the air out of the room to prevent him from being able to.to.
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The troper wants to stop browsing Tv Tropes. But the troper clicks on the link back to LogicBomb. But if they want to... escape then why... do they click... the link... link... link... link... link... '''ERROR'''
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* '''Double Subverted''': However it was only a trigger phrase to activate the emergency override shutting the AI down.

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* '''Double Subverted''': However it was only a trigger phrase to activate the emergency override shutting that shuts the AI down.



* '''Discussed''': "Remember, if the bases's AI ever goes rogue, scream a paradox at it to destroy it."

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* '''Discussed''': "Remember, if the bases's base's AI ever goes rogue, scream a paradox at it to destroy it."
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'''Basic Trope''': Logic errors cause computers to explode.
* '''Straight''': Bob says a paradox to the [[AIIsACrapshoot evil AI]] he's fighting, which causes it to explode.
* '''Exaggerated''': The paradox causes the AI to [[MadeOfExplodium explode with tremendous force]].
**Along with the [[CollapsingLair entire building]] it's in.
**[[UpToEleven And]] [[KeystoneArmy the robot army]] it was controlling.
* '''Downplayed''': The paradox only stalls or slows down the AI for a few moments.
* '''Justified''': The creators of the AI put that feature in there just in case it ever went rogue.
* '''Inverted''': [[BrownNote An AI says something that makes a human die]].
* '''Subverted''': Bob says a paradox only for the AI to [[NoSell reveal it has no effect]].
* '''Double Subverted''': However it was only a trigger phrase to activate the emergency override shutting the AI down.
* '''Parodied''': An AI logic bombs itself when it gets confused over why an advanced AI would be vulnerable to a mere confusing statement.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob says a paradox, causing the AI to reveal it's immune to them. However Bob tries a different one and it works perfectly, but it turns out the AI was faking its death and it has become smart enough to get around them. Eventually though the paradoxes keep building up and take up more processing power until the AI becomes permanently frozen.
* '''Averted''': Bob never uses a paradox against the evil AI.
**There are no evil AIs in the show.
* '''Enforced''': The [[ExecutiveMeddling network executives]] feel the AI arc is taking too long to resolve and have Bob just logic bomb it to finish it quicker.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Why does every AI break the second you say a paradox to it?"
* '''Invoked''': Bob says paradoxes to break any AIs he has to fight.
* '''Exploited''': Bob uses paradoxes to get past the AI blocking his access to the base.
* '''Defied''': The AI upgrades itself to prevent it from being destroyed by paradoxes.
* '''Discussed''': "Remember, if the bases's AI ever goes rogue, scream a paradox at it to destroy it."
* '''Conversed''': "It was so unoriginal when the Adventures of Bob ended with him logic bombing the AI."
* '''Implied''': Bob, who is in the taskforce that would deal with a rogue AI, carries around a book of paradoxes.
* '''Deconstructed''': Bob saying the logic bomb has no effect on the AI's core programming or function.
**The evil AI simply shuts off any microphones or resorts to sucking the air out of the room to prevent it from hearing paradoxes.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob has to hack into the AI to logic bomb it with actual computing errors.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob does a strange dance that confuses the AI until it explodes.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob tries to say the paradox as the AI sucks the air out of the room to prevent him from being able to.

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