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A review by andrewv14
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis
4.0
A quick and easy read about a very complex industry with an enigmatic and controversial figure at the center of it all. The criticisms of Michael Lewis’ portrayal of SBF are very valid here - he certainly could have at minimum lambasted the effects of SBF’s recklessness (whether intentional or not) and potential nefariousness on all of its stakeholders. At times the prose shares SBF’s lack of empathy.
This book is likely not for those who know more than most about crypto; for more casual observers or participants it’s more a cautionary tale on the impacts of poor management, poor control, and society’s desire for the next big thing. If you view the writing in a vacuum and take it at face value, it can be a pretty enjoyable read. I came away from it feeling more understanding of SBF and effective altruism and both of their faults and downsides. I’ve read three ML books this year and this was my favorite of them; ML tends to get too verbose at times and the directness of this book was a nice change of pace.
This book is likely not for those who know more than most about crypto; for more casual observers or participants it’s more a cautionary tale on the impacts of poor management, poor control, and society’s desire for the next big thing. If you view the writing in a vacuum and take it at face value, it can be a pretty enjoyable read. I came away from it feeling more understanding of SBF and effective altruism and both of their faults and downsides. I’ve read three ML books this year and this was my favorite of them; ML tends to get too verbose at times and the directness of this book was a nice change of pace.