James_D._Miller comments on Newcomb's Problem and Regret of Rationality - Less Wrong

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Comment author: James_D._Miller 01 February 2008 04:03:16AM 0 points [-]

If we assume that Omega almost never makes a mistake and we allow the chooser to use true randomization (perhaps by using quantum physics) in making his choice, then Omega must make his decision in part through seeing into the future. In this case the chooser should obviously pick just B.