Monday, March 15, 2021

Meta Forecasts

 This is cool! A prediction market search engine, where you can search for a topic (e.g. "COVID," in the example below) and find forecasts about that topic, across many different prediction markets


It's called Metaforecast: lesswrong.com/posts/cWSDKWDF


The Age of Data – Embracing Algorithms in Art & Design. "An anthology of genre-redefining data-based art. Featuring 40 artists, designers and studios."



In October, it was announced that a private, Hong Kong-based company was the new owner of the abandoned iron ore operations, with WA’s Department of Mines approving a new lease that will expire in 2032.

Documents filed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission show three of the six directors of Subiaco-registered Cockatoo Island Mining Pty Ltd were born in China.

The directors currently reside in Australia, India, Hong Kong and China, including one whose address is listed at the “staff residential complex” of the state-owned Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group in the northeastern Shanxi province.

 Chinese takeover of abandoned WA island ‘paradise’ close to military training area sparks concerns


Final thoughts Aeon


Egyptologists translate the oldest-known mummification manuals Technica


Suspected dog and cat meat factory in China raided after owner traces missing pet by GPS SCMP


Russia turns away from NASA, says it will work with China on a Moon base Ars Technica


Wildfires Will Keep Getting Worse — Even in “Best Case” Climate Scenarios TruthOut