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Featured Bet
Duration 4 years 02017-02020
PREDICTOR
Martin Rees
CHALLENGER
Steven Pinker
will go to Givewell if Rees wins,
or Givewell if Pinker wins.
Featured Prediction
Duration 9 years 02020-02030
PREDICTOR
Dale Vince
CHALLENGER
Challenge Vince to a bet!