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#373 The Confidence Game Science for the People
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- Social Sciences
This week we're looking at the science -- and art -- of the con, from huge Ponzi schemes to small-time frauds. We speak to Maria Konnikova about her new book The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It... Every Time" on the psychology of the con and why we keep falling for the same old tricks.
This episode is hosted by Bethany Brookshire, science writer from Science News.
This week we're looking at the science -- and art -- of the con, from huge Ponzi schemes to small-time frauds. We speak to Maria Konnikova about her new book The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It... Every Time" on the psychology of the con and why we keep falling for the same old tricks.
This episode is hosted by Bethany Brookshire, science writer from Science News.
1 hr