Why don't people who casually say things like this on the other app realize that prediction markets exist? You can have words backed by genuine risk of meaningful personal consequences there, and it's much more peaceful.

Why don't people who casually say things like this on the other app realize that prediction markets exist? You can have words backed by genuine risk of meaningful personal consequences there, and it's much more peaceful.

https://x.com/thinkingwest/status/1830617990192124332

It's a macho culture that *wants* to bring back Strong Men dueling in Hard Times to restore Good Times. They don't *want* Weak Men alternatives like prediction markets.