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Quantum solution to the Newcomb's paradox

2002/02/13 by E. W. Piotrowski, Edward W. Piotrowski, Jan Sładkowski +3
Chemical Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions #cond-mat #hep-th #physics.soc-ph #quant-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.quant-ph/0202074

10 pages, LaTeX

arxiv created 2002/02/13 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30

Abstract

We show that quantum game theory offers solution to the famous Newcomb's paradox (free will problem). Divine foreknowledge is not necessary for successful completion of the game because quantum theory offers a way to discern human intentions in such way that the human retain her/his free will but cannot profit from changing decision. Possible interpretation in terms of quantum market games is proposed.

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