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The Market Manipulation Podcast

3. Self-Resolving Markets, Dating Markets, and Suchlike

Jun 13, 2023
Discussion on self-resolving markets, dating markets, and personal goal markets. Roasting of Crystal Ballin' for not being real. Special call-in guest. Future of the podcast uncertain.
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Quick takeaways

  • Whale bait markets and gamble markets on the Manifold platform are discussed, highlighting their differences from traditional prediction markets and the controversy surrounding the 'Whales versus Minnows' market.
  • The concept of personal goal markets is explored, including the dynamics of betting on personal relationships and the use of betting as an incentive for achieving personal goals.

Deep dives

Discussion about Whale Bait Markets and Gamble Markets

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of whale bait markets and gamble markets on the Manifold platform. They highlight the differences between these types of markets and traditional prediction markets. They mention specific examples such as a market on whether the average percentage of the market would be above or below 50%. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the 'Whales versus Minnows' market, where the market creator is also the biggest bettor on one side. They mention the ongoing discussions in the resolution council regarding this market.

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