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Long Bets as Charitable Giving Opportunity
gwern.net
bet is a tax on bullshit, goes the saying originating with economist Alex Tabarrok.
Sacha Meyers • Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism
This time because someone mistook a “1/2” for a “2,” they bet wrong. But in the long run, over all the past and future situations of their lives, betting those shortcut odds represents the most rational approach.
Robert B. Cialdini • Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion
OBP involves all of a batter’s relevant plate appearances and outcomes. It excludes the sacrifice bunt and catcher’s interference;
Anthony Castrovince • A Fan's Guide to Baseball Analytics: Why WAR, WHIP, wOBA, and Other Advanced Sabermetrics Are Essential to Understanding Modern Baseball
Bets as CollectablesBetting is more than just money, it’s an emotional experience that sparks conversations with mates in the pub or causes heated debates on social media. Betting slips could act as a snapshot to celebrate or commiserate these stories but currently, it’s not a reality. Betting slips tell stories of players losing out on thousands... See more
Azuro • NFTs and Their Role in Decentralized Betting
For my visual folks - my Week 6 Picks
Some notes: these are head up in the picture (ML). I’m least confident in Saints pick, most confident in 49ers, Ravens, Rams, Bills, Dolphins. (Chiefs already hit ✅)
I really like some spreads too - Ravens -2.5 (buy 1.5), Lions -2.5 (buy 0.5), Chargers... See more