From Math Nerd to Billionaire: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

SBF went from math nerd with no friends to one of the richest people in the world, but his personality didn't really change.

SBF treated everything like a math problem, including people and careers, leading to odd behaviors.

SBF spent exorbitant amounts on sponsorships while neglecting internal controls at FTX.

SBF's intelligence and wealth made him seem godlike, so few adults questioned his reckless decisions.

Michael Lewis' new book paints SBF as overwhelmed, but his pattern of irresponsibility suggests otherwise.