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the Gettier problem

The Gettier Problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge as "justified true belief." It presents scenarios where someone has a belief that is true and justified, yet still seems to lack genuine knowledge due to luck or coincidence. For example, if you see a clock showing the correct time and believe it's 3 PM, you are justified in your belief. However, if the clock is actually broken and just happened to show the right time, this raises questions about whether you truly "know" it's 3 PM. Thus, it highlights complexities in our understanding of knowledge.