Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Last Sam Bankman-Fried Episodes (secretly about Michael Lewis)
Dec 7, 2023
Guests Sam Bankman-Fried and Michael Lewis discuss controversial topics like Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie, pyramid schemes, and Sam's problematic relationships. They critique the lack of fact-checking in the biography and highlight the legal implications of Sam's actions. The chapter explores the relationship between addiction and intelligence, Sam's behavior during testimony, and humorous segments about advertisements and podcasts.
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Forgotten Author
- Many people forget that Michael Lewis wrote The Blind Side.
- This realization often shifts their perception of him.
Age and Usefulness
- Sam Bankman-Fried believed usefulness declines after 45, prompting risky gambles.
- This urgency stemmed from his "effective altruism" philosophy.
Lack of Key Roles
- FTX lacked crucial positions like risk officer and CFO due to SBF's trust issues.
- He preferred working with young friends over experienced professionals.