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Poker, con artists and the psychology of risk and deception, with Maria Konnikova, PhD

Poker, con artists and the psychology of risk and deception, with Maria Konnikova, PhD

FromSpeaking of Psychology


Poker, con artists and the psychology of risk and deception, with Maria Konnikova, PhD

FromSpeaking of Psychology

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Why do intelligent people give money to self-proclaimed psychics or get sucked into Ponzi schemes? Why are most of us so bad at judging risk? Journalist, psychologist and professional poker player Maria Konnikova, PhD, author of the “The Biggest Bluff” and “The Confidence Game,” talks about why anyone can fall for a con, the psychology of risk, and how her knowledge of psychology did—and didn’t—help her at the poker table. Links Maria Konnikova, PhD
Released:
Feb 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.