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Newcomb’s Problem and the tragedy of rationality
I describe my favorite paradox, “Newcomb’s Problem,” the related “Parfit’s Hitchhiker” dilemma, and what they reveal about rationality. The corresponding podcast episode is here: http://rationallyspeakingpodcast.org/…