Re: Newcomb\'s Paradox
Well,
If it's just a difference of definitions, that's fine. No point arguing.
I guess my point is... if someone could predict everything I do perfectly accurately, I would still believe in free choice. I see no inconsistency there, not by my definition. For me, the concept of free choice intersects with many other concepts, like the feeling of responsibility for my actions -- which I would still feel even if my life could be predicted by some God or force or really smart dude or whatever. Also, it has to do with the feeling of being consious, being able to move my hand this way and that, control my thoughts, etc. Determinists would claim the feeling of control is an illusion, but I don't buy it and no amount of prediction is going to change that.
Anyway, we've now veered into the region of personal belief or personal definition, so there's nothing really to argue about.
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