The Great Debate: Kavka's Toxin Puzzle

[Bobby Barrows]

Isn't this just Schrödinger's Cat?

It's a thought experiment based on what it means to have intent and how does one measure that.

 

[Dolph Zinger]

Semantics isn't even a real word

 

[Alexa]

Mean, if I already have the money and it is mine why I would even go through with it? Also, I am sure there is some of sort of paradox in this.

 

[Bobby Barrows]

Mean, if I already have the money and it is mine why I would even go through with it? Also, I am sure there is some of sort of paradox in this.

That's the paradox. In order to get paid you have to intend to do so at midnight the night before. The question is how can the billionaire know that you intend to do so?

 

[Alexa]

That's the paradox. In order to get paid you have to intend to do so at midnight the night before. The question is how can the billionaire know that you intend to do so?

This was thought of in the 80's, wasn't it?