In the wake of a significant financial crisis, Goldman Sachs had a major role in instigating the issues that arose. Despite the multitude of problems, the only employee of the firm arrested by the FBI was not a random individual, but rather someone who Goldman Sachs itself suggested needed to be apprehended. This reflects a deeper narrative about accountability and the implications of corporate culture during a time of widespread economic turmoil.

Michael Lewis's book "Flash Boys" highlights the complexities and moral dilemmas within the financial industry. It emphasizes how large firms often evade consequences while still managing to identify and sacrifice an individual, possibly to shift blame or mitigate scrutiny. This situation raises questions about responsibility, ethics, and the mechanisms of power within big financial institutions.