Michael Lewis: Why He 'Wouldn't Bet Against Bitcoin,' SBF's Rise & Fall and Fixing Our Financial System

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Lewis, financial journalist and author, discusses why he 'wouldn't bet against Bitcoin' and dives into the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. They explore Sam's detachment from emotions, his intentions and reckless behavior, and the impact of rules and regulations on society and crypto regulation. The speakers also delve into the delusions and ambitions of a certain individual involved in cryptocurrency.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Writing Under a Pseudonym on Wall Street

04:00 • 6min

Examining Sam Bigman Freed's unconventional mindset

10:27 • 5min

The Ego and Guilt

15:22 • 5min

Bachman-Fried's Intentions and Reckless Behavior

20:39 • 20min

Rules, Regulations, and Wealthy Influence: Examining the Problems in Society

40:45 • 3min

The Delusions and Ambitions of a Certain Individual

43:56 • 25min

Michael Lewis is a financial journalist and author of the new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX. His previous works include "The Big Short," "Liar's Poker," "The Blind Side," and "Moneyball." Lewis is also a columnist for Bloomberg View and a contributing writer to Audible. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Princeton and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics. -- "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" https://a.co/d/cRrtLui

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