Source Word
Newcomb's paradox
Proper noun
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.
Japanese Meaning
未来予知が可能とされる人物と、金銭を最大化するために2つの箱から一つを選ぶ人物との間のゲームを題材にした思考実験。もう一方のプレーヤーが未来の行動を予測し、その予測が結果に影響を与える点が特徴。
Sense（1）
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.
