diff --git a/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py b/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
index 8afe5dc..e2058b7 100644
--- a/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
+++ b/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ class Alarmist:
             # Check three last points to see if paddle is moving
             paddle_moving = (
                 torque > float(self.config["thresholds"]["moving_torque"])
-            ) and (torque != previous_torque or previous_torque != previouser_torque)
+            ) or (torque != previous_torque or previous_torque != previouser_torque)
             # check if coolant is flowing
             (coolant_flow_rate, _) = self.soars_state.get(
                 "coolant_flow_rate", (0.0, None)