Published Sep 22, 2022
728: Maria Konnikova | The Confidence Game
Maria Konnikova delves into the psychological tactics of con artists, explaining how our innate trust and desire for certainty make us susceptible to scams, and shares practical strategies to safeguard against deception while managing emotional vulnerabilities.

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