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Mentioned in 73 episodes

Going Infinite

The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

Book • 2023

In 'Going Infinite', Michael Lewis delves into the life of Sam Bankman-Fried, the enigmatic founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The book provides a psychological portrait and a financial roller-coaster ride, tracing Bankman-Fried's trajectory from becoming the world's youngest billionaire to his eventual downfall.

It covers topics such as high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, effective altruism, and the justice system.

Despite criticism for its sympathetic portrayal of Bankman-Fried, the book offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of cryptocurrencies and the character of its central figure.

Mentioned by

Malcolm Gladwell

Mentioned in 73 episodes

Mentioned in relation to

Michael Lewis

's work on the Sam Bankman-Fried book.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book by Michael Lewis.

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Mentioned by

Morgan Housel

as one of the best business storytellers in modern times.

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Mentioned as a key source, where the author spent time with Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

in the context of discussing the book's exploration of the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Mentioned by

Tim Harford

when discussing the story of Sam Bankman-Fried.

"I get in trouble when I say things like this" - Michael Lewis on Sam Bankman-Fried

Mentioned by

Malcolm Gladwell

as

Michael Lewis

's most recent book at the time of the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Ricki Heicklen

in the closing segment as a book she recently reviewed.

How the Smart Money teaches trading with Ricki Heicklen

Mentioned by

Mark Manson

, who found the book very good.

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Mentioned by

Michael Lewis

as his latest book, discussing the rise of sports betting and its consequences.

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