Omega simulates your decision algorithm. In this case the decision algorithm has indexical uncertainty on whether it’s being run inside Omega or in the real world, and it’s logical to one-box thus making Omega give the “real you” the million.
I never thought of that!
Can you formalize “hilarity ensues” a bit more precisely?
I’d love to claim credit, but the head-slapping idea was mentioned on OB more than once, and also in the Wikipedia entry on Newcomb’s Paradox.
Hilarity means we know what Omega predicted but are free to do what we like. For example, you could learn that Omega considers you a two-boxer and then one-box, earning zero money—an impressive feat considering the circumstances.
I love how the discussion here is turning out. The post had karma 1, then 0, then 1 again and there it stays; but the chat is quite lively. Maybe I shouldn’t obsess over karma.
Sadly, it’s impossible to distinguish a comment no one votes on from one that has equal positive and negative votes. The ‘most controversial’ category option helps a little bit, but not much.
My advice: don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember that votes are small stuff.
I never thought of that!
Can you formalize “hilarity ensues” a bit more precisely?
I’d love to claim credit, but the head-slapping idea was mentioned on OB more than once, and also in the Wikipedia entry on Newcomb’s Paradox.
Hilarity means we know what Omega predicted but are free to do what we like. For example, you could learn that Omega considers you a two-boxer and then one-box, earning zero money—an impressive feat considering the circumstances.
It’s like a Mastercard commercial. Losing the opportunity to get a stack of money: costly. Blowing Omega’s mind: priceless.
I love how the discussion here is turning out. The post had karma 1, then 0, then 1 again and there it stays; but the chat is quite lively. Maybe I shouldn’t obsess over karma.
Sadly, it’s impossible to distinguish a comment no one votes on from one that has equal positive and negative votes. The ‘most controversial’ category option helps a little bit, but not much.
My advice: don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember that votes are small stuff.
This may get fixed later.