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Using prediction markets could help select the best Olympic athletes. It lets people bet on who they think will win medals, creating a more informed decision.
A single race can be too random to decide who goes to the Olympics. Markets can help show which athletes have the best chances over time.
This approach could work alongside the current Olympic trials, giving athletes an extra chance to prove themselves. It encourages transparency and competition among the athletes.

Men and women think differently, and there may have been a moment in history where men had to 'catch up' on self-awareness and language.
Recent genetic research suggests a bottleneck on the Y chromosome, indicating possible massive selection in the recent past.
The Y chromosome bottleneck coincided with cultural changes and patrilineal competition, shedding light on human male demographic history.

Bias in admissions and hiring is a significant issue, especially in areas like India and Bangladesh.
Using unbiased testing is essential to reduce discrimination in the selection process for students and employees.
Subjective selection methods can be biased and unreliable, making tests a more objective and fair alternative.

Cogiatics is the study of how thoughts evolve within an individual, different from memetics.
Factors like fascination, emotional valence, and usefulness determine the selection of thoughts.
Studying how thoughts evolve is underdone due to lack of introspection and under-theorized natural selection.

The post highlights various podcasts worth listening to, categorized by content area like politics.
It mentions 'The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg' as one of the recommended political podcasts.
The post invites readers to explore more shows beyond those listed.

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