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A hypothetical super-intelligent being that perfectly implements Bayesian rationality. Omega is most commonly used as the predictor in Newcomb's paradox. In its role as predictor, Omega's predictions occur almost certainly.

Omega can be seen as analogous to Laplace's Demon, or as the closest approximation to the Demon capable of existing in our universe.