| ▲ | Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town(wired.com) | |
| 4 points by beardyw 8 hours ago | 2 comments | ||
| ▲ | beardyw 8 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |
I have always understood that life insurance cannot be taken out except by those with more to lose, particularly the person themselves. I wonder if these markets will support that? Let's hope not. | ||
| ▲ | beardyw 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |
"Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson." | ||