Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova Does Ranked Choice Voting Work? Plus, New AI Predictions
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Jun 19, 2025 The discussion kicks off with highlights from the World Series of Poker, where strategies and profitability take center stage. Then, the complexities of ranked choice voting are examined, especially in the context of New York City's primaries. The hosts dive into how this system affects voter choice and candidate dynamics. Wrapping up, insights from a recent conference reveal growing skepticism about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, questioning its societal impact and the risks it poses to the job market.
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Rank Choice Voting Strategy
- Voters should carefully rank candidates in order to avoid unintended outcomes in ranked choice voting.
- Understanding the system reduces confusion and prevents votes from benefiting undesired candidates.
Ranked Choice Voting and Voter Bias
- Ranked choice voting tends to favor highly educated voters who engage deeply with political research.
- This may inadvertently disenfranchise less-informed or less-resourced voters in urban elections.
Ranked Choice Voting Paradox
- Ranked choice voting can ironically eliminate consensus candidates early if they lack enough first-choice votes.
- This system favors candidates with strong first-round support, even if others might win head-to-head matchups.