The predictability or non-predictability of a given decision is irrelevant; there's no need to assume that an unpredictable choice can be made. Choosing both bo

The predictability or non-predictability of a given decision is irrelevant; there's no need to assume that an unpredictable choice can be made. Choosing both boxes always gets the maximum amount of money available on the table. The point is about decision theory, which has two approaches considered "rational" that yield different results. That's why it's a paradox. It's all spelled out in the paper: http://faculty.arts.ubc.ca/rjohns/nozick_newcomb.pdf http://faculty.arts.ubc.ca/rjohns/nozick_newcomb.pdf Go ahead, search the document for the phrases "free will" or "determinism." I'll wait.