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Online Author Talk With Paul Vigna

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth in Modern Society

Join us online for a conversation with journalist Paul Vigna about his provocative book, "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin," which explores how money went from a tool of commerce to the dominant faith of modern society. Adults. Register to get a link. A recording will also be available for later viewing.

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin," in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce to the dominant faith of modern society?

In "The Almightier," Vigna takes readers on a sweeping historical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial markets, revealing how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing into an unspoken civic 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’s secular world, where religious devotion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the void.

Through engaging anecdotes, original research, and fresh perspectives on the causes of the many challenges we face today, Vigna makes a compelling argument that money has no power apart from the power we give it.

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.

Register today to learn more about how devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.

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About the Author: Paul Vigna is an author, journalist, editor and speaker, with a particular focus on capital markets and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of "Guts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead" and co-author of "The Age of Cryptocurrency" and "The Truth Machine." For 25 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.

This event is part of DBRL's Online Author Series, supported by David Lile honorarium funds. A recording will also be available for later viewing on the author series site.

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