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Manifold: https://www.manifest.is/
Taco Tuesday: https://manifold.markets/Austin/taco-tuesday-220-sf-politics-editio
Discord: discord.gg/EGFRjwwS92
In this engaging conversation, Malcolm and Simone Collins sit down with Austin Chen, co-founder of the prediction market platform Manifold, to discuss the upcoming Manifest conference, the newly launched grant-making entity Manifund, and the unique community that has formed around these initiatives. Austin shares his insights on the diverse group of intellectuals, tech enthusiasts, and "degenerates" that make up the Manifold user base, and how the platform's open, decentralized approach sets it apart from other prediction markets. The hosts and guest also delve into the challenges of creating vibrant social events and communities, the importance of taking initiative, and the potential for Manifund to fill a gap in the current intellectual landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and the infamous Manifest "orgy" prediction market
03:30 The libertarian philosophy behind Manifold's open platform
05:45 Common characteristics of Manifold users and Manifest attendees
09:30 Finding like-minded individuals and potential partners
11:30 The importance of taking initiative in organizing events and communities
14:00 Balancing intellectualism and fun at conferences
16:45 Austin's motivation for organizing events as a non-extrovert
18:30 The current landscape of conferences for high-agency, high-intelligence people
20:30 The mission and mechanics of Manifund, the grant-making entity
24:00 The need for an ideologically neutral funding platform for intellectuals
27:15 How to apply for grants on Manifund and the platform's funding history
30:00 Manifest 2024: Dates, location, and unique features
32:00 The importance of involving children in intellectual events and communities
Manifold: https://www.manifest.is/
Taco Tuesday: https://manifold.markets/Austin/taco-tuesday-220-sf-politics-editio
Discord: discord.gg/EGFRjwwS92
In this engaging conversation, Malcolm and Simone Collins sit down with Austin Chen, co-founder of the prediction market platform Manifold, to discuss the upcoming Manifest conference, the newly launched grant-making entity Manifund, and the unique community that has formed around these initiatives. Austin shares his insights on the diverse group of intellectuals, tech enthusiasts, and "degenerates" that make up the Manifold user base, and how the platform's open, decentralized approach sets it apart from other prediction markets. The hosts and guest also delve into the challenges of creating vibrant social events and communities, the importance of taking initiative, and the potential for Manifund to fill a gap in the current intellectual landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and the infamous Manifest "orgy" prediction market
03:30 The libertarian philosophy behind Manifold's open platform
05:45 Common characteristics of Manifold users and Manifest attendees
09:30 Finding like-minded individuals and potential partners
11:30 The importance of taking initiative in organizing events and communities
14:00 Balancing intellectualism and fun at conferences
16:45 Austin's motivation for organizing events as a non-extrovert
18:30 The current landscape of conferences for high-agency, high-intelligence people
20:30 The mission and mechanics of Manifund, the grant-making entity
24:00 The need for an ideologically neutral funding platform for intellectuals
27:15 How to apply for grants on Manifund and the platform's funding history
30:00 Manifest 2024: Dates, location, and unique features
32:00 The importance of involving children in intellectual events and communities
