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Mentioned in 68 episodes
Going Infinite
The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
Book • 2023
In 'Going Infinite', Michael Lewis delves into the life of Sam Bankman-Fried, the enigmatic founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The book provides a psychological portrait and a financial roller-coaster ride, tracing Bankman-Fried's trajectory from becoming the world's youngest billionaire to his eventual downfall.
It covers topics such as high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, effective altruism, and the justice system.
Despite criticism for its sympathetic portrayal of Bankman-Fried, the book offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of cryptocurrencies and the character of its central figure.
It covers topics such as high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, effective altruism, and the justice system.
Despite criticism for its sympathetic portrayal of Bankman-Fried, the book offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of cryptocurrencies and the character of its central figure.
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Mentioned in 68 episodes
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Scott Galloway in the context of discussing the book's exploration of the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
Scott Galloway in the context of discussing the book's exploration of the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Sports Betting, Challenges Facing Young Men, and The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried — with Michael Lewis
Mentioned as a key source, where the author spent time with Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Grand Theft Automated: How to Save a Trillion Lives
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Michael Lewis as his latest book, discussing the rise of sports betting and its consequences.
Michael Lewis as his latest book, discussing the rise of sports betting and its consequences.
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Michael Lewis on the Prof G Pod
Mentioned by Michael Lewis as the author of several books including "Going Infinite", "Moneyball", "The Blind Side", and "Liar's Poker"
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Peter Thiel: Paypal mafioso
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Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book, which details the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book, which details the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
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568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a recently published book about Sam Bankman-Fried.
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560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best?
Mentioned by Zing Tsjeng as the author of Liar's Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, and his latest book on Sam Bankman-Fried, Going Infinite.
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Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis
Mentioned by Michael Lewis in the podcast outro as one of his books.
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Musk Takes Washington
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as Michael Lewis's new book about Sam Bankman-Fried.
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567. Do the Police Have a Management Problem?
Mentioned by Rithullah Shah as the author of 'Going Infinite'.
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Mustafa Suleyman on the AI Revolution, Part 1
