Money. We obsess about it in a material sense, butwe don’t know much about it on a deeper level. We know it makes the world go‘round, but do we really understand how? It’s what we want, but
why? Coined is a colorful take on the historyof money and its meaning in our lives.Kabir Sehgal’s voice and vision are unique products ofhis sophisticated grasp of the subject--he is both a
keen observer of and ahigh-stakes player in the global economic continuum. Sehgal is an approachable,authoritative guide to an unprecedented interdisciplinary safari, in whichreaders will learn
how money and our intrinsic compulsion to value and exchangeis fundamental to our survival. Exploring topics like the ancient Vedic notionof debt, monkeys who understand fruit juice as
currency, the neuroscience ofgambling, money in art, and many more ideas, Coined mixes stories from the front lines of global currencyexchange with extensive, thoughtful research. With often
surprising andthought-provoking anecdotes and research, Coinedpresents an entertaining, multidimensional portrait of currency through theages.
