Monthly Archives: July 2009

Robin Hanson to Andrew Gelman: You are a smart prof, but my forecasting methods are better —which means, overall, that I am smarter than you.

Robin Hanson: Since I’ve granted that my story is contrary to what people usually say and assume, saying “I assume” on funding just isn’t much of a contrary argument.  “My impression” on students isn’t much better. Your funding patrons may … Continue reading

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David Pennock’s Yahoo! is #1 on the Internet.

Very impressive numbers. Our good doctor Pennock can be proud.

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Midas Oracle has attracted 443,721 visitors since its launch in November 2006

Marginal Revolution has attracted more than 23 million visitors since its launch in 2003. That’s according to the Wall Street Journal. Midas Oracle has attracted 443,721 visitors since its launch in November 2006. So, Marginal Revolution is only 52 times … Continue reading

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Sonia Sotomayor Displays a Lack of Deep Thinking.

Sonia Sotomayor is not a Cass Sunstein.

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Beterz = social betting

Beterz Beterz Blog Beterz @ Twitter Beterz (FR) @ FaceBook Beterz by TechCrunch UK

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Prof Lance, please, adjust the sound.

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The French Rule.

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There is a vigorous debate going on now on Wikipedia over the posting of the 10 standard ink blots that comprise the Rorschach test.

Good Morning Silicon Valley: Those opposed say this could interfere with psychologists’ use of the test, because patients should not have seen the images before. Those in favor say the images are already available elsewhere online and that barring them … Continue reading

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Interview with Alex Costakis of Hollywood Stock Exchange and Cantor Exchange

Interview with Alex Costakis of Hollywood Stock Exchange and Cantor Exchange

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An overview of the theory and practice of prediction markets with CrowdCast’s Leslie Fine

An overview of the theory and practice of prediction markets with CrowdCast’s Leslie Fine – @ Word-Wide Web – 2009-07-23

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