Virtual Author Talk with Paul Vigna: How Money Became God
Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society
Wednesday, November 11
11:00am - 12:00pm
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2026-11-11 12:00:00
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Virtual Author Talk with Paul Vigna: How Money Became God
Virtual Author Talk with Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert Paul Vigna.
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Virtual Author Talk with Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert Paul Vigna.
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 into the dominant faith of modern society?
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.
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 coauthor 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.
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AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ years |
EVENT TYPE: | Financial Literacy | Author Talks |
