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Against the Rules · October 29, 2024 · 37m

Nate Silver on the Risky Business of Sports Betting

Nate Silver
Show Notes

Michael Lewis interviews statistician and writer Nate Silver about the psychology of risk, exploring why people bet on elections, the challenges facing sports bettors in the United States, and themes from Silver's book On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything.

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Highlights

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Why People Bet on Elections
Nate Silver discusses the motivations behind political betting, exploring why individuals wager on outcomes like elections.
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The Problem with Sports Gamblers in the US
Silver identifies key issues with the rise of sports betting in the United States, from addiction to regulatory challenges.
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Risk-Taking as an Art
Silver's book On the Edge explores how risk-takers across fields — from poker to politics — approach uncertainty.
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References

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On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything — Nate Silver — Silver's recent book on risk-taking
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