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Mar 07, 2024
acx

ACX Grants Followup Impact Market

15 min • 1,970 words • 30 comments • 30 likes • podcast (11 min)
Scott Alexander introduces an impact market for unfunded ACX Grants proposals, allowing investors to crowdfund projects with potential returns in Manifund dollars. Longer summary
Scott Alexander discusses the implementation of an impact market for ACX Grants proposals that were not initially funded. This market allows investors to crowdfund projects, with the potential to profit if the projects succeed. The post outlines the current state of the market, including challenges faced, and provides examples of available projects. It also explains the technical details of how the impact market works, potential risks and benefits for investors, and provides links for participation. Shorter summary
Feb 10, 2022
acx

ACX Grants ++: The Second Half

89 min • 12,376 words • 114 comments • 24 likes • podcast (89 min)
Scott Alexander shares the second half of ACX Grants, presenting 59 diverse project proposals seeking funding or support. Longer summary
Scott Alexander presents the second half of ACX Grants, a list of projects seeking funding or support that he couldn't fully fund himself. The post includes 59 diverse project proposals (numbered 67-125) covering topics such as medical research, technology development, social initiatives, and scientific studies. Each proposal includes a brief description of the project, its goals, and contact information for those interested in supporting or collaborating. Shorter summary
Jan 21, 2022
acx

Resubmit And Summarize Your Proposals For Grants ++

5 min • 619 words • 67 comments • 65 likes • podcast (7 min)
Scott Alexander announces Grants ++, asking unfunded ACX Grant applicants to resubmit concise proposals for potential reader funding. Longer summary
Scott Alexander announces the next phase of ACX Grants called Grants ++, where unfunded proposals will be published for readers to potentially offer funding. Due to challenges with unclear instructions and the large volume of proposals, Scott is asking applicants to resubmit their proposals in a concise one-paragraph format (max 1500 characters). He provides examples of the desired format and sets guidelines for inclusion, such as allowing startups only if they have a charitable aspect. Applicants are instructed to submit their paragraphs through a provided link by January 28, 2022, with the understanding that submissions are final and cannot be changed once sent. Shorter summary
May 07, 2020
ssc

Classified Thread 8

1 min • 53 words • 230 comments
Scott introduces a recurring classified thread for advertisements, personals, success stories, and financial support requests, emphasizing respectful engagement. Longer summary
This post introduces a recurring classified thread on the blog, inviting readers to post advertisements, personals, and success stories from previous threads. Given current circumstances, the author also allows readers to request financial support, such as linking to GoFundMe campaigns. The post emphasizes respect for those seeking assistance, while acknowledging that donations are optional. Shorter summary