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Quantum solution to the Newcomb's paradox

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  • Edward W. Piotrowski
  • Jan Sladkowski

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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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  • Edward W. Piotrowski & Jan Sladkowski, "undated". "Quantum solution to the Newcomb's paradox," Departmental Working Papers 10, University of Bialtystok, Department of Theoretical Physics.
    • Handle: RePEc:sla:eakjkl:10
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    1. Piotrowski, E.W & Sładkowski, J, 2002. "Quantum market games," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 312(1), pages 208-216.
    2. Piotrowski, Edward W. & Sładkowski, Jan, 2002. "Quantum bargaining games," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 308(1), pages 391-401.
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    1. Edward W. Piotrowski & Jan Sladkowski, "undated". "Quantum Games and Programmable Quantum Systems," Departmental Working Papers 22, University of Bialtystok, Department of Theoretical Physics.
    2. Katarzyna Miakisz & Edward W. Piotrowski & Jan Sladkowski, "undated". "Quantization of Games: Towards Quantum Artificial Intelligence," Departmental Working Papers 21, University of Bialtystok, Department of Theoretical Physics.
    3. Edward Piotrowski & Jan Sładkowski, 2004. "Quantum games in finance," Quantitative Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(6), pages 61-67.
    4. Edward W. Piotrowski, "undated". "Quantum Mind. A sketch (in Polish)," Departmental Working Papers 120pl, University of Bialtystok, Department of Theoretical Physics.
    5. Edward W. Piotrowski & Jan Sladkowski, "undated". "Quantum Transmemetic Intelligence," Departmental Working Papers 27, University of Bialtystok, Department of Theoretical Physics.

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