The Speculist

I have made some major updates to our future prediction application. The new app supports categorizing predictions by topic, type, and item, allowing you to create new types and items. (If you have suggestions for new topics, e-mail me or leave a comment on this entry.)

Additionally, you can rate each prediction on a 1-10 scale for probability, impact, and goodness. I decided on the word "goodness" rather than desirability because...well, because it's goodness. Also, each prediction now carries its own discussion thread. Leaving comments on L2si / Time Highway may prove easier than leaving them on the Speculist. Give it a try!

Anyone who wants to can create a prediction on any topic. These are subject to moderation, and I will remove anything that I personally deem to be:

1. A duplicate of an existing prediction

2. An advertisement

3. A personal attack

3. Overly vulgar or profane. (How vulgar / profane is "overly?" If in doubt, tone it down.)

There are now many ways to navigate the predictions -- by category and by ranking as well as by how frequently viewed. It's a whole new ball game.

So what are you waiting for? Get in there and start building the future.

Please note: this is the second beta version of this application. I do intend to keep improving it. Your feedback here or using the app's comment system will be appreciated.

UPDATE: Looks like you need a Ning account in order to make ratings. (Sign up! It's quick and free.) But you can make predictions or comments without one.