Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt discuss Michael's writing journey, the value of productivity, ethical considerations in genetic information, the therapeutic benefits of stimulating the vagus nerve, and the potential for synthetic consciousness through technology.

Michael Lewis, New York Times bestselling author known for The Big Short and Moneyball, dives into the controversial world of sports betting. He reveals alarming parallels between gambling addiction in young men and the opioid crisis. The discussion also touches on the dramatic rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, unveiling hidden truths behind his cryptocurrency empire. With personal anecdotes, Lewis advocates for authenticity and pursuing one's passions, emphasizing the complexities of navigating modern financial landscapes.

Michael Lewis, a bestselling author known for his works like 'Moneyball,' joins sport betting expert Rufus Peabody to delve into the explosive growth of sports gambling in the U.S. They discuss the shift from opposition to partnership between sports leagues and betting companies, revealing ethical dilemmas in advertising and media. Rufus shares insights on the psychological challenges of betting and the strategies savvy gamblers use to navigate the modern landscape. This conversation uncovers the complex dynamics of a booming industry that’s reshaping our relationship with sports.

Journalist and writer Michael Lewis discusses the profound influence of psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky on decision-making. They revolutionized how we think about human irrationality, biases, and heuristics. Lewis explains their unique partnership and groundbreaking collaborations that reshaped behavioral economics and social science.

What I learned from reading The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story by Michael Lewis---He grew up poor, dropped out of high school, and made himself 3 or 4 billion dollars (0:01), New Growth Theory (8:00), "Growth is just another word for change." (11:15), "The notion of what constituted useful work had broadened." (15:00), "If everyone was patient there'd be no new companies." (18:00), Turning his life around at 38 (21:00), Jim's idea to avoid the Innovator's Dilemma (30:00), The beginning of Netscape (33:00), The fast eat the slow (38:00), The people you don't want (40:00), The difference between a pig and a chicken /"They had wanted to be chickens; Clark forced them to be pigs" (43:00), All chips on 00 / Diversification is for idiots (48:00), Moving the goalposts / "Mama, I'm going to show Plainview." (56:00) ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Michael Lewis, author of 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,' discusses the controversy around his book on billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried. Lewis counters critics, shares insights on turning his book into a courtroom drama. The podcast explores AI's risks, effective altruism, political spending, Bankman-Fried's political activities and pandemic prevention, childhood struggles, and the collapse and trial of Bankman-Fried. Challenging witnesses and distorted adaptations in trials are also discussed.

“The secret to doing good research is always to be a little underemployed. You waste years by not being able to waste hours.” — Amos TverskyMichael Lewis is the best-selling author of many books, including Liar's Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, The Undoing Project, and The Fifth Risk. Both of his books about sports became movies nominated for Academy Awards, as did The Big Short, his book about the 2008 financial crisis. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife and three children.His critically acclaimed podcast, Against The Rules, returns with season two on Tuesday, May 5. Last season, Michael explored the attack on referees in sports, financial markets, newsrooms, courts of law, and the art world.This time around, Michael focuses on coaches: why the role of coach has expanded beyond sports in American life and why everyone seems to love coaches. Each episode examines a different kind of coach. From money coaches and voice coaches to college coaches and even the one who changed his own life, Michael delves deep inside the vast world of the coach. Can a good coach level the playing field? What is the secret to effective coaching? What role do coaches have in creating unfairness? Can everyone be coached or are some people beyond help?Please enjoy! ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging discussion, bestselling author Michael Lewis, known for works like 'Moneyball,' delves into the explosive growth of sports gambling following a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2018. He highlights how betting companies lure young men into increasingly risky wagers, revealing the troubling psychology behind these tactics. Lewis also uncovers the potential public health crisis linked to gambling addiction, as well as the shifting attitudes of major sports leagues embracing this billion-dollar industry, raising concerns for player integrity and sports culture.

Michael Lewis needs little introduction. He’s the author of Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, The Blind Side, The Fifth Risk. He’s the host of the new podcast “Against the Rules.” He’s a master at making seemingly boring topics — baseball statistics, government bureaucrats, collateralized debt obligations — riveting. So how does he do it?What I wanted to do in this conversation was understand Lewis’s process. How does he choose his topics? How does he find his characters? How does he get them to trust him? What is he looking for when he’s with them? What allows him to see the gleam in subjects that would strike others, on their face, as dull?Lewis more than delivered. There’s a master class in reporting — or just in getting to know people — tucked inside this conversation. As in the NK Jemisin episode, Lewis shows how he does his work in real time, using me and something I revealed as the example. Sometimes the conversations on this show are a delight. Sometimes they’re actually useful. This one is both.Book recommendations:Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainA Collection of Essays by George OrwellThe Right Stuffby Tom Wolfe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.