Michael Lewis in conversation with Sam Sanders at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (57)

0:09 The Big Short and Financial Crisis Explained chapter 3
0:09 The Big Short and Financial Crisis Explained
2:16 Mortgage Bubble and Risk Disguise
3:37 Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis
5:56 The Dangers of Prioritizing Financial Gain Over Passion chapter 3
5:56 The Dangers of Prioritizing Financial Gain Over Purpose
7:33 Cautionary Tales of Financial Career Choices
9:01 Systemic Risk in Modern Banking System
10:23 Risk of Financial Crisis and Government Response chapter 3
10:23 Risk of Financial Crisis and Government Response
12:09 Influence of Incentives on Financial Decision Making
13:18 American Public's Shift in Economic Optimism
14:37 Causes of Growing Public Anger and Mistrust chapter 2
14:37 Growing Mistrust in Elites and Institutions
17:19 Effects of Privilege and Inequality on Behavior
19:03 Addressing Systemic Issues in Modern Society chapter 3
19:03 Addressing Systemic Issues and Economic Inequality
21:05 Campaign Finance Reform and Money in Politics
22:47 Critique of Democratic Party Inaction and Influence
24:09 Comparing Book and Movie Adaptations of The Big Short chapter 2
24:09 Comparing Book and Movie Adaptations of The Big Short
25:29 Author's Approach to Storytelling and Editorializing
28:19 Author's Reflection on Writing Style and Humor chapter 2
28:19 Author's Reflection on Writing and Self-Awareness
30:15 Challenges of Prosecuting Corporate Wrongdoers
33:01 Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Anxiety chapter 3
33:01 Navigating Economic Uncertainty in America
34:35 Finding Purpose in Uncertain Times
36:11 The Dangers of Pessimism and Anger Culture
37:52 Media Manipulation and Information Overload chapter 4
37:52 Media Manipulation and Information Overload
39:16 Evaluating the Impact of Unconventional Politics
41:35 History of Fantasy Sports and Sports Gambling
43:10 Online Gambling Addiction Detection and Manipulation
44:31 Consequences of Sports Gambling on Society chapter 2
44:31 Consequences of Sports Gambling on Society
46:21 Integrity of Sports Threatened by Manipulation
48:48 Creating Writing Soundtracks and Focus Environments chapter 2
48:48 Creating Writing Soundtracks for Inspiration
50:19 The Role of Statistical Information in Sports
53:07 Polarization and the Impact of Social Media chapter 3
53:07 Polarization and Social Media Influence
54:26 The Dangers of Rushing to Judgment Online
55:49 Avoiding Online Echo Chambers and Social Media
57:52 The Impact of Financial Complexity on Public Understanding chapter 4
57:52 The Impact of Financial Complexity on Public Perception
59:50 Film Adaptations of Financial Novels Fail
1:01:04 Author's Relationship with Real-Life Subjects
1:02:24 Authors' Portrayal of Real-Life Characters
1:04:24 Dealing with Industry Backlash and Criticism chapter 3
1:04:24 Dealing with Industry Backlash and Criticism
1:05:48 Author's Relationships with Subjects of Their Writing
1:07:07 Bailout Conditions and Economic Recovery Strategies
1:08:32 Critique of Capitalism and Privilege Systems chapter 3
1:08:32 Critique of Capitalism and Privilege Systems
1:10:24 Time Required to Research and Write Books
1:11:54 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Writing a Complex Book

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