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60 minutes
Released:
Jun 10, 2016
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Podcast episode
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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 episode is hosted by Bethany Brookshire, science writer from Science News.
Released:
Jun 10, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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