Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

newcomb's paradox

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.31 in modern English

Syllables: new-com-b's -para-dox
IPA

34

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

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A thought experiment involving a game between two players, one of whom purports to be able to predict the future. The first player has to try to maximize winnings by choosing one of two boxes of money; however, the amount won also depends on whether a prediction made about the choice by the other player proves to be true.

Etymology

Created by William Newcomb of the University of California.

Synonyms

Newcomb's problem

Questions

What does newcomb's paradox mean?: A thought experiment involving a game between two players, one of whom purports to be able to predict the future. The first player has to try to maximize winnings by choosing one of two boxes of money; however, the amount won also depends on whether a prediction made about the choice by the other player proves to be true.
Where does newcomb's paradox come from?: Created by William Newcomb of the University of California.

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