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Going Infinite

The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

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Going Infinite

Written by: Michael Lewis
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

With a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermath

One of the
New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023

Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human details. He is a world-class noticer.” ―Jesse Armstrong, writer and creator of HBO’s Succession, Times Literary Supplement

“A stupefyingly pleasurable book to read.” ―Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker

Going Infinite is an instant classic.” ―Helen Lewis, The Atlantic

Going Infinite is wildly entertaining, surprising multiple times on pretty much every page, but it adds up to a sad story, even a tragedy, for its central character and for all the people who lost so much thanks to his actions.” ―John Lanchester, London Review of Books

“Will join Digital Gold as one of the all-time best crypto books.”―Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune

“A wry, engaging writer and a gifted storyteller.” ―Julia M. Klein,
Los Angeles Times

“It may be easy to take for granted how entertainingly [Michael Lewis] pulls it off again in Going Infinite.” ―Brett Martin,
GQ

From the best-selling author of
The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center.

When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?

In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own―until it all came undone.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Michael Lewis (P)2023 Audible, Inc.
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Interesting and topical

Definitely interesting however the final third feels light or rushed? Maybe because the case is now in court ? Maybe because that’s what happens when things blow up ?

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Lewis did not stick the landing

I appreciate the author's efforts to dive into SBF's psyche for the vast majority of the book, but the last two chapters of the book seemed to have completely missed the mark and the point of the book. The focus of the concluding chapter is perplexing and and its pace was hard to follow.
The book ultimately does not address SBF's crime, being released just ahead of his trial. As such, critical evidence revealed during the trial is not part of the book. One has to wonder whether the author should have waited until the end of the trial to have a more logical and complete conclusion to the whole story.

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Riveting story

I enjoyed listening to this. A good and balanced character study of a peculiar individual. I wish he’d talked to a philosopher who could clarify that this is not what philosophers think Utilitarianism is.

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10/10

Business is always fascinating. Michael Lewis always finds a way to make it even more fascinating. Awesome listen!

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Great read / fascinating story.

Super interesting to have the insider perspective. I hope he has a follow up further down the road once more of this story plays out in courts.

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Feels very incomplete

The book is certainly interesting in how it lays out the personal philosophy of the characters involved, but I wanted more about the larger crypto industry and how the rise and fall of FTX impacted it. This book feels a little light on those details.

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Very interesting!

Great journey from start to finish. Still unsure on the true intent of SBF but gained insight from all sides.

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Fascinating!

How did the world get so crazy. Unlocking the mystery which is SBF,,,,but still there is more to uncover. Enjoyed the book very much. Maybe there will be a squeal after all is said and done.

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He does it again…

An insightful, informative and entertaining glimpse into a mind and mindset of Sam and the crypto empire. Beautifully written, as always, fascinating and compelling audiobook.

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Excellent and entertain

A great look into Sam’s world and what happens when you hand twenty somethings billions.

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