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Pulling the SNAP lever + Why Gen Zers bet (invest?) differently

Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.

Source AI Summary Published September 4, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief
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A recent Indicator newsletter highlighted the video game Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, which centers on the idea of “information advantage” in betting on human outcomes. The game’s trailer opens with the line “When’s the last time you shorted a baby,” echoing the style of a Planet Money episode. The piece also notes that former Congressman George Santos, who previously used insider information to profit from the State of the Union, has received a lifetime ban from the prediction‑market platform Kalshi. The game was shared in NPR’s internal #gaming Slack channel, sparking discussion about its absurd premise.

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