A bizarre physics puzzle reveals a profound and counterintuitive truth about the world. This principle, known as Braess’s Paradox, explains why closing a major road can make traffic slower and how adding a shortcut can cause gridlock in an entire city. It governs everything from urban planning to advanced materials that shrink when stretched, proving that sometimes, less is truly more.
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