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We're willing to bet that there's a 92% chance that Prediction Markets are a pyramid scheme!

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are EVERYWHERE. Are the the future of democracy powered by collective wisdom? OR just another product of the 30 under 30 grift factory?

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00:00 - An orgy at a SF Area tech convention?? WHO COULD HAVE GUESSED!!!

11:30 - BREAKING NEWS: A group of isolated white 20 something men with a high risk appetite have it all figured out!

21:00 - It's not called insider trading, it's called "having an edge"

35:00 - Do you like my new app? I designed it on the toilet

53:00 - Good News: Meta on trial

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