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The Sleeping Beauty problem is a philosophical thought experiment that involves decision theory, probability, and issues related to self-locating belief. It was first formulated in the 20th century and revolves around a hypothetical scenario regarding a character named Sleeping Beauty. Here's a brief outline of the problem: 1. **The Setup**: Sleeping Beauty undergoes a procedure where she is put to sleep on Sunday and is awakened either once or multiple times depending on the outcome of a coin flip.

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