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forecasting (89) prediction markets (87) bias (17) decision making (17) regulation (16) superforecasting (8) trust (6) gambling (6) market manipulation (4)

Prediction Market FAQ

Scott Alexander presents a comprehensive FAQ on prediction markets, arguing for their accuracy, canonicity, and potential to solve the 'crisis of trust' in society.

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Dec 20, 2022 12,964 words 167 likes 317 comments Listen · 77 min Read Read

book review (219) bad science (30) historical artifacts (2)

Your Book Review: Double Fold

The review examines Nicholson Baker's 'Double Fold', a critique of libraries replacing original books and newspapers with inferior microfilm copies.

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Apr 30, 2021 7,145 words 57 likes 184 comments Listen · 45 min Read Read

study critique (268) economics (103) science (85) technology (63) links (62) culture (45) history (25) urban planning (25) internet (3)

Links For April

Scott Alexander shares 35 diverse links covering scientific studies, historical facts, cultural observations, and technological developments.

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Apr 12, 2021 2,718 words 55 likes 389 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read

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