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\nJoin us for a n eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examin e his provocative book\, \;The Almightier: How Money Became God\, Greed Became Virtue\, and Debt Became Sin\, in whic h he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? \;
\nIn \;The Almi ghtier\, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping historical journey from Re naissance Florence to today&rsquo\;s global financial markets\, revealing how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing into an unspoken civi c virtue. He uncovers the forgotten history of money\, tracing the uneasy and often accidental alliance between wealth and religion as it developed from ancient city-states to today&rsquo\;s secular world\, where religious devotion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the void. \;
\nThrough engaging anecdotes\, original research\, and fresh perspecti ves on the causes of the many challenges we face today\, Vigna makes a com pelling argument that money has no power apart from the power we give it.< /p>\n
Whether you are interested in economic history\, personal finance\ , or the hidden cultural forces shaping modern life\, this talk is sure to pique your interest. \;
\nRegister today to learn more about ho w devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society .
\nAbout the Author: \;
\nPaul Vigna is an author\, journalist\, editor and speaker\, with a particular focus on c apital markets and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of \;Guts: T he Anatomy of The Walking Dead \;and coauthor of \;The Ag e of Cryptocurrency \;and \;The Truth Machine. For 2 5 years\, he was a reporter and editor for \;Dow Jones Newswires \;and the \;Wall Street Journal\, pioneering coverage of the cryptocurrency sector. He has appeared on \;CNN\, CNBC\, MSNBC\, Fox\, and \;PBS.
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