If a first-order theory proves both and , the external truth of its Rosser provability predicate for depends on which side has the earlier formal proof code. A reserved least code for a formal proof of makes the Rosser assertion false. Reserving the least code for a formal proof of makes it true. These are legitimate effective renumberings of the same formal proofs. Inconsistent first-order theories therefore require an explicit proof-order convention.
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