If Books Could Kill "Going Infinite": Michael Lewis Takes On Sam Bankman-Fried
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May 2, 2024 
Bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, delving into his unconventional genius, eccentric traits, intelligence, literature interests, predictive analytics, lavish spending, therapy dynamics, and the downfall of FTX, revealing financial troubles and the impact on the cryptocurrency market.
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Lewis's Blind Spot
- Michael Lewis defends Sam Bankman-Fried, even after the FTX collapse.
- He even fails to mention the polycule situation at FTX, despite his focus on human details.
Misinterpreting Quirks
- Sam Bankman-Fried's quirks, like playing video games during meetings, were seen as brilliance.
- However, these actions might simply indicate a lack of focus and disregard for others' time.
SBF's Literary Criticism
- SBF criticizes Shakespeare, using Bayesian priors to argue against his literary greatness.
- This reveals a STEM-focused mindset, attempting to quantify subjective artistic merit.