That begs the question as to whether anything analogous to “code” exists, whether anything is modifiable simply by willing it, etc. What if my mind looks like it’s going to opt for B when the alien reads me, and I change my mind by the time it’s my turn to choose? If no such thing ever happens, the problem ought to specify why that is the case, because I don’t buy the premise as it stands.
That begs the question as to whether anything analogous to “code” exists, whether anything is modifiable simply by willing it, etc. What if my mind looks like it’s going to opt for B when the alien reads me, and I change my mind by the time it’s my turn to choose? If no such thing ever happens, the problem ought to specify why that is the case, because I don’t buy the premise as it stands.