The Truth Machine Takes Bets: Polymarket, Kalshi, and the Price of Everything

Prediction markets grew trading volume by more than a thousand percent in about a year and now price elections, geopolitical events, and even presidential speeches by the second. Daniel and Emily argue over whether that turns knowledge into an asset class — or turns civic life into a casino where insiders hold the cards. ## Hosts ### Daniel Altman Daniel Altman is a computer scientist and AI strategist with a background in engineering, quantitative research, and emerging technologies. He studies how technological breakthroughs reshape industries, markets, work, and human capabilities. ### Emily Carter Emily Carter is a business strategist and former technology product leader with experience building digital products and studying how innovation reaches millions of users. She focuses on AI adoption, business transformation, work, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. ## Sources - https://www.fastcompany.com/91587897/kalshi-polymarket-prediction-markets-upending-midterms-washington-campaign-election-insider-candidate?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss ## Episode Information Language: en Published: 2026-09-12T07:03:22.502467+00:00