Solution

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Abbreviate by . Since , it proves . The theoremhood and distribution conditions give
The fixed-point equation gives , because implies and a false antecedent implies any conclusion. Applying theoremhood and distribution yields
Positive introspection gives ; distribution then gives . Thus . Combining with proves
In particular, choosing a fixed logical contradiction for identifies this Gödel sentence with the formal consistency statement of .

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