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Yeah, this seems pointless. Here's an example of the paradox:

1) Hitting both nails and screws with a hammer is a losing game.

2) Screwing both nails and screws with a screwdriver is a losing game.

Paradox alert! If you hammer the nails and screw the screws you've transformed two losing games into a winning game!

Or:

1) Wearing shorts and sandals all year round is a losing game (in this part of the world); you will freeze to death in the winter.

2) Wearing your warmest clothing all year round is a losing game; you will overheat in the summer.

This is a paradox, because the population of Canada should be zero. But wait! What if you just dress appropriately for the season?

And know imagine you didn't know you can switch the tools.