Stapp's ironical paradox
From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Stapp's ironical paradox was formulated by Colonel John Paul Stapp and says "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."
References
- Murphy's Law Excerpt from a 1978 article, describing the context of Murphy's Law and Stapp's Ironical Paradox, originating in 1949 deceleration tests at Edwards Air Force Base.
- http://www.smh.com.au/news/Icon/Technology-bites-back/2005/04/06/1112489536595.html
