Review: Going Infinite - Michael Lewis


At 40, journalist and Brit(ish) author Afua Hirsch had an encounter that kickstarted a year-long journey to decolonise her body and mind. Interspersed with striking photography and epigraphs quoting Grace Nichols, Audre Lorde, and more, this book is a beautiful, thoughtful, well-researched, and intimate exploration of beauty, selfhood, identity, and ritual.

In «Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon», Michael Lewis, the renowned author of financial exposés like «Liar's Poker» and «The Big Short», delves into the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, the enigmatic founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Bankman-Fried, a math prodigy turned Wall Street trader, quickly ascended to the pinnacle of the cryptocurrency world, amassing a staggering fortune and becoming the poster child for the crypto revolution. Lewis paints a vivid portrait of this unconventional figure, capturing his eccentricities, his unwavering belief in the transformative power of crypto, and his relentless drive to disrupt the traditional financial system.

However, the narrative takes a sharp turn as Lewis chronicles the events leading to FTX's spectacular collapse. He unravels the complex web of factors that contributed to the downfall, from the inherent volatility of the crypto market to Bankman-Fried's questionable business practices and unchecked ambition.

Lewis's storytelling prowess is on full display as he weaves together interviews, anecdotes, and financial analysis to create a compelling and cautionary tale. He masterfully balances the allure of the crypto boom with the sobering realities of its inherent risks and the consequences of unchecked speculation.


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