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What I mean by “advanced” and “retarded”

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- An event is “advanced” when it is before the others on the timeline. – An event is “retarded” when it is after the others on the timeline. – - I use the term “advanced, primary indicator” to talk about … Continue reading →

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Robin Hanson fanboy and InTrade trader Patri Freidman’s outing —as one of the “sexiest geeks alive”

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Via ValleyWag His latest venture — His “sexy geek” profile – - Patri Firedman’s website As you all know, Patri Friedman set up Google’s internal prediction exchange —with Bo Cowgill. -

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Seriously, why aren’t more people talking more about this?

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Asks the InTrade trader Alex Forshaw about the probable (not a sure thing, though) manipulation of the Hillary Clinton prediction market. Previous: There’s a deep-pocket Clinton pal who is pushing her event derivative way up. + Who could have masterminded … Continue reading →

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