The 2026 ACX/Metaculus prediction contest is now open with a $10,000 prize pool, featuring reader-submitted questions, and Scott announces the winners of the best question submission contest. Longer summary

Scott announces the 2026 ACX/Metaculus prediction contest is live, with questions suggested by ACX readers covering US politics, AI, international affairs, and culture. Predictions must be submitted by January 17th to be eligible for the $10,000 prize pool, though participants can continue updating forecasts afterward for site leaderboards. The post also lists the winners of the best question submission contest, with prizes ranging from $150 to $700. Shorter summary

A collection of interesting links from around the web with Scott's commentary, covering topics from international politics to scientific research to cultural curiosities. Longer summary

This is a link roundup post sharing various interesting articles and news items from around the web. The links cover a wide range of topics including international politics, scientific research, cultural observations, and historical events. Scott provides brief commentary and context for each link, often with a mix of humor and critical analysis. The post includes content about children's possessions worldwide, Egyptian politics, happiness rankings, creative interpretations of Star Wars, medical research transparency, and various other eclectic topics. Shorter summary