Why do you trade on Manifold even though it cannot materially benefit you?

Dec 31

Engaging with the community

Practising my skills for real-money markets or forecasting tournaments

Low-stakes sensation seeking (eg substitute for gaming or gambling)

Addiction/compulsion

Following the news

Desire for status/winning competitive games

Pick whichever reason feels the strongest for you, being honest with yourself

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I love how none of these are “because it’s fun”. Really activates your almonds.

@JohnSmithb9be lol yes. partly intentional. what makes it fun?

None of the above. I just want to see how well calibrated my mental model of the world is.

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