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Exploring the Obsession with Finance and Money
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14:05 - 17:45 (03:39)

The speaker describes how his curiosity about the financial world stemmed from a sense of unease about the role of money in American culture, and his desire to understand the language and practices of finance.

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The financial world can be complicated and overwhelming for individuals, especially those who do not have the time or resources to learn about it.
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Finance
Summary

The financial world can be complicated and overwhelming for individuals, especially those who do not have the time or resources to learn about it. It is almost designed to be confusing, keeping many people in the dark about how money really works.

Chapter
Exploring the Obsession with Finance and Money
Episode
"Michael Lewis"
Podcast
SmartLess
The uniqueness of New Orleans goes beyond being the southernmost city in North America, with its blend of cultures and dialects.
15:59 - 17:45 (01:45)
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New Orleans
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The uniqueness of New Orleans goes beyond being the southernmost city in North America, with its blend of cultures and dialects. For one writer, learning the language of New Orleans was the key to understanding the city's complexities.

Chapter
Exploring the Obsession with Finance and Money
Episode
"Michael Lewis"
Podcast
SmartLess