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Conning with the Stars: Anna Delvey, Voting Rationally, and the Maine Nebraska model

Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

CHAPTER

The Glamour of Deception

This chapter critiques the media's role in glamorizing infamous con artists, such as Anna Sorokin, by providing them a platform that undermines accountability. The speakers analyze societal attitudes toward deception, drawing comparisons with historical con artists, and explore the psychology behind why victims often rationalize their support for these figures. Ultimately, the discussion challenges the notion of redemption in celebrity culture while highlighting the dangers of normalizing unethical behavior.

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