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Featured Bet

Duration 4 years 02017-02020

PREDICTOR
Martin Rees

CHALLENGER
Steven Pinker

STAKES $400

will go to Givewell if Rees wins,
or Givewell if Pinker wins.

Featured Prediction

Duration 9 years 02020-02030

PREDICTOR
Dale Vince