How a Lucid Dream Solves Newcomb's Dilemma

Newcomb's Paradox is a fascinating puzzle that has baffled philosophers and decision theorists for over half a century. It presents a scenario in which logic seems to split into two opposing paths, each with compelling arguments in its favor. This essay will not only explain the problem simply but also reveal an original solution inspired by Eastern philosophy and the experience of lucid dreaming. The aim is to resolve the apparent contradiction between our freedom to choose and the possibility that the future is already predetermined.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-01-09
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18197004
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Philosophy and Theoretical Science
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How a Lucid Dream Solves Newcomb's Dilemma

Abel Sánchez Amor
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
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How a Lucid Dream Solves Newcomb's Dilemma

Abel Sánchez Amor
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Abstract

Newcomb's Paradox is a fascinating puzzle that has baffled philosophers and decision theorists for over half a century. It presents a scenario in which logic seems to split into two opposing paths, each with compelling arguments in its favor. This essay will not only explain the problem simply but also reveal an original solution inspired by Eastern philosophy and the experience of lucid dreaming. The aim is to resolve the apparent contradiction between our freedom to choose and the possibility that the future is already predetermined.

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