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

Speaking of Psychology

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Are There Characteristics of the People Who Can Be Conned?

I think that every single person can be conned. I actually don't think there's an exception, literally. Unless you maybe if you lock yourself up in a room, throw away the key and never interact with anyone or meet anyone, maybe you won't be susceptible. But otherwise, i think everyone is susceptible. The biggest factor is not anything about personality or who you are, but where you are in life. So people who are in moments of transition in their life become more susceptible to being conned. They're very good at sense making. Can have a good story, with a good support, at a time when you need it most. And so they do that for you em

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