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The real reasons why prediction markets are accurate. — [LINK]

Emile Servan-Schreiber: – Over the long run and many predictions, markets outperform most individuals; – The more participants there are in a market, the more accurate it is (although there are diminishing returns); – The more participants there are in … Continue reading

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Emile Servan-Schreiber’s Lumenogic (ex-NewsFutures) harnesses the wisdom of crowds (scientists and engineers) for the US Air Force. — [LINK]

Emile Servan-Schreiber (cited in Bloomberg story): Every company faces the challenge of [finding out] what our company really knows — how do I access it, when I need it, how I need it — to help drive decision-making or results … Continue reading

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Emile Servan-Schreiber (of NewsFutures fame) says the last goodbye to his bro (an anti-cancer food expert who is fighting brain cancer, again). — [VIDEO]

On David Servan-Schreiber, in French only, sorry: Emile Servan-Schreiber, frère de David, victime… par rtl-fr Emile is interviewed by Canal +, in French. David interviewed by Emile, in French. Previously.

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Political prediction markets are good for your mental health. — [LINK]

We are reminded of this very good take by NewsFutures’ Emile Servan-Schreiber.

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Anti-cancer food expert David Servan-Schreiber is fighting brain cancer, again. — [LINK]

Emile Servan-Schreiber (of NewsFutures fame) is David‘s bro. UPDATE: David interviewed by Emile, in French. And here are some interviews, done by Emile: Emile Servan-Schreiber, frère de David, victime… par rtl-fr Emile is interviewed by Canal +, in French.

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Predicting the monthly releases of 10 major U.S. economic indicators — [VIDEO]

By Emile Servan-Schreiber’s Lumenogic.

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What’s up with Emile Servan-Schreiber? — [LINK]

At Lumenogic (ex-NewsFutures), he practices “InnerViews“. Cool.

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In France, prediction markets are hyped by 2 bozo economists —David Thesmar and Augustin Landier.

Emile Servan-Schreiber is doing a great job of putting prediction markets on the French media scene. (As I type this, he is on French TV.) 2 green-foot French economists (David Thesmar and Augustin Landier) are hyping the prediction markets in … Continue reading

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French TV anchor will launch a collective forecasting website.

Patrick Poivre D’Arvor (alias “PPDA”) is said to be planning a social prediction website. Will it be powered by a prediction market technology, or else? Mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma. UPDATE: A new play-money betting operator opens … Continue reading

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NewsFutures OKays “collective forecasting”.

Actually, Emile Servan-Schreiber has been using this term (“collecting forecasting“) for years. (Spot it under “competitive forecasting”.) Emile, you’re a true pionneer, here. Congrats.

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