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Finance · 11 min

Liar's Poker: The Unseen Costs of Wall Street's Golden Age

By Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis's 'Liar's Poker' dissects the 1980s Wall Street bond market, revealing the potent mix of ambition, greed, and human psychology that drove fortunes and failures. This episode explores its timeless insights into the illusion of control and the personal toll of relentless competition.

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Finance
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11 min
What it is about

wall street, trading, finance

Who it is for

Gain a sharper understanding of the raw human impulses driving financial markets and the seductive power of extreme wealth, equipping you with a critical lens to discern the psychological traps of high-stakes competition and the true nature of risk, reward, and ethical compromise in any competitive arena.

The author

Michael Lewis, a former bond salesman at Salomon Brothers, leverages his direct, unvarnished experience to expose the raw human drama and intricate mechanics of 1980s Wall Street, making him an indispensable guide to its enduring lessons.

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Michael Lewis

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