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The Scientist and the Swindler

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Absurdities of Art Fraud and Human Belief

This chapter explores the intricate details of the Nodler art fraud case centered around a fake Jackson Pollock painting. It reveals the misguided logic of an art gallery owner who mistakenly viewed clear indicators of forgery as marks of authenticity, shedding light on the absurdity of confidence scams.

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