Observed arrival · 2026-09-14
The Extinction Wager
Credibility concern recorded. The source reference remains available for verification and correction.
A satirical betting site asks whether AI or nature will end humanity, then tracks the public mood against the week’s headlines.
Field notes
The page separates two kinds of evidence: visitor bets and a seven-day “news pressure” measure built from quoted headlines and short RSS extracts. Its source policy says translated headlines are labelled and original titles are retained. The visible standing currently records zero bets on either side, while the terms turn the advertised prize into an explicit joke by stating that no actual money will be paid.
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