It’s not interesting as a brain teaser but as a test case for decision theories. Newcomb’s is especially interesting because Newcomb’s-winning agents have the potential to reach Pareto efficient outcomes without needing precommitments or other outside help.
It’s not interesting as a brain teaser but as a test case for decision theories. Newcomb’s is especially interesting because Newcomb’s-winning agents have the potential to reach Pareto efficient outcomes without needing precommitments or other outside help.