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Robin Hanson
Pioneered prediction markets (since 1988); invented Logarithmic Market Scoring Rule (LMSR); proposed futarchy governance; originated Great Filter hypothesis; authored The Age of Em and The Elephant in the Brain; 5,200+ citations
Current Role
Associate Professor of Economics
Born
1959
Age ~67
Expert Positions1 topics
| Topic | View | Estimate | Confidence | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeoff Speed | Gradual | Decades to centuries | medium | 2016 |
Education
University of California, Irvine; University of Chicago; California Institute of Technology
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People
Role / TitleAssociate Professor of Economics
Biographical
Notable ForPioneered prediction markets (since 1988); invented Logarithmic Market Scoring Rule (LMSR); proposed futarchy governance; originated Great Filter hypothesis; authored The Age of Em and The Elephant in the Brain; 5,200+ citations
Birth Year1959
EducationUniversity of California, Irvine; University of Chicago; California Institute of Technology