The Unexpected Hanging Paradox.

In this video, we explore the paradox of a prisoner who is sentenced to be hanged at noon on a weekday, but the executioner tells him that the hanging will be a surprise to him.

Can the prisoner avoid being hanged? Or is he doomed to his fate?
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[MrTwixraider]

I also do not understand this paradox, why would I know it one day before?

[saint_horus]

The hanging could happen the same day you are told it will happen on another day

[Sooka_Phatwon]

The prisoner wasn't told which week it was going to happen. If you're going to come up with this drivel, at least make sure it makes sense.