The Confidence Game : The Psychology of the Con and Why We Fall for It Every Time
(Author) Maria KonnikovaThe con artist: from Bernie Madoff to Clark Rockefeller to Lance Armstrong. How do they get away with it? And what keeps us falling for them, over and over again? In The Confidence Game, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles that underlie each stage of the swindle, from the put-up all the way to the fix, and how we can train ourselves to spot a story that isn't all it seems.
Maria Konnikova
Maria Konnikova is a Russian-American author, journalist, and psychologist known for her bestselling book "The Confidence Game" which explores the psychology of deception. Her writing style is engaging and informative, making complex psychological concepts accessible to a wide audience. Konnikova's work sheds light on the intricacies of human behavior and decision-making.