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That's still Pascal's Wager but with different (better) probabilities.


Pascal's Wager is based essentially on low probabilities. You can't really say something with different probabilities is Pascal's Wager.

"Probability of X > 90%. Therefore I act as if X will happen." is not Pascal's Wager. That's a bog-standard reiteration of any belief.


What is the definition of Pascal's Wager in your mind?




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