# Newcomb's Paradox

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**Category:** Logic & Philosophy of Mathematics\
**Created:** [March 11, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/newcombs-paradox/298 "2026-03-11T03:09:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Michael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Michael](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Michael)\
**Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/newcombs-paradox/298/7 "2026-03-11T11:07:49Z")

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Are you saying that one or both of these is false?

1. If I only pick Box 2 then I am almost certain to win $1,000,000
2. If I pick both Box 1 and Box 2 then I am almost certain to win $1,000

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