Quote:Original post by Zipster
The Predictor could lie, but since all his predictions are eventually proven either correct or incorrect by the final results of the game, there's no way he could falsify a large number of his predictions and gain a reputation for being "almost always" right without observably breaking the rules given to the player. And if the rules given the player don't actually correspond to how the game is played, then all bets are off in the first place.
Yeah, I dont see him lying as being very likely myself. But there were a few responses here along the lines of "Well he couldnt really be able to do that", so I figured Id present the options for that scenario as well. The initial problem presentation just says that the Predictor is "somehow presented" as having this ability, so it doesnt hurt to cover all bases.
Either they can predict your decision, or they cant predict your decision, but either way theres no reason to choose both boxes.
If the rules are correct: Choose box B.
If the rules arent correct: All bets are off, so you might as well choose box B anyway.
