Viewpoints Radio
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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.
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.
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 – …
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