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Any philanthropist or foundation interested in using prediction markets to foster free-market philosophy understanding?

I am throwing a message-in-a-bottle to the sea, this morning. Got an interesting idea, which I will trot around in 2010. Here’s how to contact me. Thanks.

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The Awesome Foundation = Micro Grants

The Awesome Foundation: What is Awesome? Awesomeness is often overlooked by mainstream culture, which tends to rehash the same broadly appealing but mediocre creations. Thankfully, there is the web. Awesomeness is more the product of a creator’s passion than the … Continue reading

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??? charity-driven prediction markets OR social issue prediction markets ???

BOTH. But, contrary to what Lucy Berholtz thinks, the former will go further than the latter —in my view. – My thoughts about the Financial Times article on Bet2Give: I have said from day one that it’s a great idea. … Continue reading

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