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Author Talk: The Almightier with Paul Vigna

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2026-11-11 11:00:00 2026-11-11 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: The Almightier with Paul Vigna Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? Virtual Program -

Wednesday, November 11
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?

In The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, 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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Author Talk |

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