In the process of comparison, the results can vary widely depending on the chosen reference point. When the reference is in a state of change, the comparison loses its significance.
Richard explained a simple truth to Pandora, who after listening, cocked her head and thought for a long while before muttering to herself, "Is that so? That's why I keep getting shorter..."
"…" Richard was speechless, took a deep breath, and earnestly said, "It's not that you're getting shorter, it's because I'm growing taller."
"So, I am still getting shorter?"
"…" Richard was speechless again, struggled to explain, "Both of us are growing taller, but I'm growing faster than you, so you appear to be getting shorter, but in reality, you are growing taller."
"Is that so, I understand now, I really am getting shorter."
Richard was completely at a loss for words: "…"
