The Confidence Game

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The Psychology of the Con and Why We Fall for It Every Time

By Maria Konnikova

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The Confidence Game by Maria Konnikova delves into the psychological mechanisms behind con artists and how they manage to deceive their victims. The book explores the art of persuasion, the vulnerability of the human mind, and the intricate dance between trust and betrayal. Konnikova uses real-world examples to illustrate how understanding these dynamics can help individuals protect themselves from deceit.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're intrigued by the psychology of trust and deception. It delves into the fascinating world of con artists, revealing how they manipulate human emotions and why people so often fall for their schemes. Ideal for readers interested in the interplay of psychology and personal development, it provides tools to understand and guard against deception in everyday life.

The Confidence Game

An investigation into the minds, motives and methods of con artists by a New York Times bestselling psychologist.

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The 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.

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Maria Konnikova's The Confidence Game delves into the psychology behind con artistry, offering lucid and revelatory insights into human susceptibility to scams. Reviews highlight her investigation into how con artists exploit trust, combining fascinating real-life stories with psychological analysis. The book's narrative is praised for its clarity and flair, making it an engaging read and a valuable resource for understanding deception.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782113911

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 243g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Maria Konnikova was born in Moscow and grew up in the United States. Her first book, Mastermind, was a New York Times bestseller. She is a contributing writer for The New Yorker, where she writes a regular column with a focus on psychology and culture, and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Scientific American MIND and The Smithsonian, among numerous other publications.

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