SmartLess

"Michael Lewis"

Apr 11, 2022

Join the insightful Michael Lewis, acclaimed author of "Moneyball" and "The Big Short," as he navigates the complexities of Wall Street and the cultural landscape surrounding finance. He delves into the evolution of trading, contrasting local ethics with the elite mindset of Wall Street. Discover his take on the interplay between politics and markets, and the often-overlooked importance of storytelling. With humor sprinkled throughout, Lewis reflects on personal loss and the significance of human connections in a materialistic world.

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Intro

2min

Light-Hearted Banter and Personal Anecdotes

2min

Quirks of Human Interaction

14min

Money, Culture, and Disconnection

7min

The Evolution of Wall Street Trading and the Importance of Support Systems

4min

Politics and the Market: A Balancing Act

8min

Navigating Expertise and Storytelling

15min

Engaging Advertisements for Modern Living and Sweet Treats

3min

Storytelling, Grief, and Adaptation

18min

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Aging, Fitness, and Humor in Personal Grooming

3min

We’re an island of misfit toys with big-brained Michael Lewis (author of books such as Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game and The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine). Michael teaches us how different objects drift at sea, Jason pitches him a book idea, Sean learns the importance of the left tackle, and Will reveals something, um, very private. Welcome to SmartLess.

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