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Can you please explain the reasoning behind this? Given all of the restrictions mentioned (no iterations, no possible benefit to this self) I can't see any reason to part with my hard earned cash. My "gut" says "Hell no!" but I'm curious to see if I'm missing something.
(Disclaimer: I'm going to use the exact language you used, which means I will call you "stupid" in this post. I apologize if this comes off as trollish. I will admit that I am also quite torn about this decision, and I feel quite stupid too.)
No offense, but assuming free will, you are the one who is deciding to actually hand over the $100. The conterfactual isn't the one making the decision. You are. You are in a situation, and there are two possible actions (lose $100 or don't lose $100), and you are choosing to lose $100.
So again, are you sure you are not stupid?