Lewis fell so deep under Bankman's spell that he still has not climbed out.

I have never seen a man act so defensive.

Lewis is not sophisticated at all. His book Flash Boys was so simplistic and misguided.

Truly bizarre situation...

Bankman would spend one day in prison and be crying for his mother.

Lost all credibility. Gone. Forever.

Lewis's entire brand is built on him being insightful and a deep, effective reporter on issues exactly like this. He got hoodwinked by a kid who couldn't even get away with his own schemes. He believed and reported on things that have been debunked by other journalists, journalists who had far, far less access to SBF. And more fully debunked by the findings of the court. SBF kept Lewis on a leash and made him beg for his supper, and it shows, even if Lewis can't admit it to himself. Lewis should probably just admit that he didn't do due diligence on this one. But I suppose that'd be borderline lethal to his brand. Which is probably why he's doubling down.

Lewis is always trying to set up underdog stories. He never allows facts to interfere with his novel.

Fascinating.

this woman wants an easy villain and unfortunately for her, and like most things, it's far more complicated. Lewis did a great job speaking to all those lazy people who haven't taken the time to look even a little under the surface, using her a a perfect proxy.

So many people so invested in a particular portrayal of bankman fried. I suspect the real person is so much more interesting than our fixed vision of him

@walkjac

2 ай бұрын

Agreed, the speaker is actually my dad and this just popped up on my KZread recommendations and I've talked to SBF and he's actually a really interesting guy, he beat me in chess.

@vladimirhorowitz

Ай бұрын

@@walkjac You're Michael Lewis' son? That's pretty awesome, ask if he'll forward my writing sample to his agent? Haha jk. But not really.

@babyscreams6343

Ай бұрын

@@walkjac after some review, I think you might be telling the truth and please listen to me: DELETE YOUR COMMENT. You do not want to tell people you are related to someone who is well known, like your father. Social media gives awful people the opportunity to thrive. Someone who sees this might target and harass you, following you around KZread and other places. They will draw attention that you do not want, they will cause you many headaches, and arguing with them is pointless. Take care, and do not listen to what anyone online says about your father - they do not know him like you do.

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This is why you don’t speak to people like this guy! He is honest a real peace of garbage!

This guys is a clwon.

@glhmedic

2 ай бұрын

At least he can spell.