From Academia To All-In: One Woman’s High-Stakes Poker Journey
We speak with Maria Konnikova about the psychology behind the game and her quick rise from poker novice to professional.
Inside The Mind Of A Con Artist: Why We Fall For Their Tricks
Maria Konnikova explains what makes them different from your run-of-the-mill criminal, and what keeps us falling for their tricks time and time again.
Poker: A Game of Skill & Luck
It’s a game of strategy, psychology and quick decision-making. Writer and now professional poker player Maria Konnikova joins Viewpoints’ to share how she was able to master the game and amass more than $300,000 in winnings in just three years.
A Peek Into the Minds of Real Life Con Men
Our guest discusses what con men are like in real life, some of the most famous cons from the past, and the techniques that make us all vulnerable to being swindled.
The Confidence Game: Why No One is Immune (2016)
Films like The Sting, Oceans’ 11, and American Hustle show con artists as charismatic heroes out to help the little guy get his due. Well, our guest says that they are charismatic, but they’re hardly heroes. She’ll explain the personalities of the con man and woman, tell us some of the techniques they use to trick their victims, and warn us that anyone – …
