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The discussion around prediction markets raises essential questions: how much can we rely on a system vulnerable to manipulation? Despite potential biases, prediction markets still have a unique capability—they derive a price that reflects the collective belief in a given outcome. This pricing can translate to probabilities, suggesting that a ticket selling for 64 cents implies a 64% chance of a certain event occurring.
Predictive accuracy, however, is still subject to the unknowns, and while prediction markets may reveal collective pressures, their predictions have limitations. Therefore, understanding what these markets illustrate can provide valuable insight beyond mere speculation.