DanielLC comments on Counterfactual Mugging - Less Wrong

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Comment author: DanielLC 06 September 2010 03:44:56AM 1 point [-]

I don't know any reason why a coin toss would be the best choice in Newcomb's paradox. If you decide based on reason, and don't decide to flip a coin, and Omega knows you well, he can predict your action above chance. The paradox stands.