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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Systems of governance built on prediction markets (with Robin Hanson)
Sep 7, 2023
01:26:19
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Robin Hanson, economist and futurist, discusses the concept of futarchy as a form of governance based on prediction markets. They explore the limitations of democracy, propose reforming the legislative process with an auction system for bills, and highlight the importance of understanding hidden motivations for effective reform. They also discuss the challenges and potential of decision markets, explore the concept of the sacred, and examine the qualifications and role of elites in society.
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- Futarchy uses prediction markets to improve decision-making by estimating outcomes and allowing market speculation.
- Obstacles to implementing Futarchy include resistance to reducing hypocrisy and discomfort with using money in sacred contexts.
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Futarchy: A New Approach to Decision-Making
Futarchy is a proposed decision-making system that aims to improve information aggregation and decision-making at all levels, from personal decisions to national and international issues. The system uses prediction markets to estimate the impact of different choices on a specific outcome measure, such as GDP or national welfare. By allowing people to trade based on these predictions, the system harnesses the power of market speculation to guide decision-making. For example, in the context of firing a CEO, Futarchy proposes using decision markets to determine whether or not to keep the CEO based on the estimated impact on the stock price. The system also suggests using auctions to select which bills are up for consideration in the prediction markets, allowing anyone, even individuals outside of politics, to propose bills. While some concerns may arise, such as gaming the system or challenges with specific measures in the national welfare function, Futarchy offers a new and potentially more effective approach to decision-making.
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