Episode · Big Technology Podcast · 2023-10-20

Books mentioned on Apple's Problem With Jon Stewart, Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimism, Middle East Misinformation

2 books · With Ranjan Roy · Listen

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news.

Alex Kantrowitz discussed Going Infinite by Michael Lewis. Ranjan Roy recommended Number Go Up by Zeke Faux.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Going Infinite

   Michael Lewis · at 0:49 · mentioned 2 times

   Going Infinite by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction book that chronicles the meteoric rise and subsequent dramatic collapse of cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried and his company, FTX.

   Discussed

   “In the meantime, I got to say, Ron John, I have been reading the Michael Lewis book on SBF and I like it. And? It's, you, wait, sorry. What was that? I like it.”

   Alex Kantrowitz Apple's Problem With Jon Stewart, Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimism, M… 2023-10-20 ▶ Play 0:49

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Number Go Up

   Zeke Faux · at 2:09

   Zeke Faux's Number Go Up is an investigative non-fiction book that chronicles the chaotic, fraudulent underbelly of the cryptocurrency boom and meme-stock mania.

   Recommended

   “Well, I started Number Goes Up by Zeke Fox. And it is a fantastic read. I highly recommend it. I'm about a third of the way through right now.”

   Ranjan Roy Apple's Problem With Jon Stewart, Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimism, M… 2023-10-20 ▶ Play 2:09

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible