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Essays on information markets

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Mar 28, 2022ACX

Information Markets, Decision Markets, Attention Markets, Action Markets

Scott Alexander explores different types of prediction markets, their uses, limitations, and ethical considerations in decision-making and information gathering.

20 min read 3,064 words

AI safety betting decision-making

Jul 12, 2021ACX

Use Prediction Markets To Fund Investigative Reporting

Scott proposes using prediction markets to fund investigative journalism, potentially solving the issue of funding quality reporting in the digital age.

8 min read 1,228 words

fake news information markets internet effects