VAuroch comments on Newcomblike problems are the norm - Less Wrong
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That they either must both hear the same story or else break the assumption of symmetry is an important objection to the hypothetical. Either choice breaks the problem statement as presented.
Thank you! If I was the other clone and heard that I was about to play a game of PD which would have no consequences for anyone except the other player, who was also me, that would distort my incentives.