How to resolve a paradox
Julia Galef — Aug 27, 2015 — talk
Why watch
Julia Galef explains two common mistakes people make when attempting to solve decision theory paradoxes like Newcomb's Problem and Sleeping Beauty. The video introduces the 'Least Convenient Possible World' principle from LessWrong as a tool for clearer reasoning about paradoxical scenarios. Ideal for viewers interested in formal reasoning, probability theory, or decision theory.