Dubious predictions that have yet to be fulfilled have given dubious people like Sam Altman and Elon Musk extraordinary power over society. …

Dubious predictions that have yet to be fulfilled have given dubious people like Sam Altman and Elon Musk extraordinary power over society. @carissaveliz's lecture @@TEDTalks (which I was lucky enough to see live, and which just came out on YouTube) will open your eyes on the games people play with prediction - and the costs we pay by playing along. Check it out — and watch for her new book next week. Being on the @TEDTalks stage has been one of the biggest thrills of my life. My TED talk is live! Please share widely! Predictions can be weapons of power, and we are being much too naive about them, from prediction markets to AI. #Prophecy https://www.ted.com/talks/carissa_veliz…

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Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-04-23