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causal loop

sequence of events in which an event is among the causes of another event, which in turn is among the causes of the first-mentioned event
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causal loop

Summary

causal loop has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • By His Bootstraps is named after causal loop[2].
  • causal loop is a type of temporal paradox[3].

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Definition and Type

causal loop is a type of temporal paradox[3].

Origins

By His Bootstraps is named after causal loop[2].

Why It Matters

causal loop has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Mitte27 · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → Q28458327
    Subclass of → temporal paradox
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