Venkatesh Rao, an author focused on decision-making principles, joins a stellar lineup featuring Maria Konnikova, a psychologist and professional poker player, and Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe. They delve into the three types of decision-makers and the impact of emotions on choices. Annie Duke and Tobi Lutke share insights on using mental models and self-reflection to enhance decision-making. The discussion emphasizes adaptability, collaborative strategies, and the role of conversations in refining thoughts and improving outcomes in both life and business.

Maria Konnikova, a professional poker player and psychologist renowned for her bestselling books, dives deep into decision-making under uncertainty. She shares her unexpected journey from writing to poker, revealing how chance and skill intertwine in both. Konnikova discusses the value of mentorship and reflection in honing one's decision-making abilities. Delving into Kantian insights, she emphasizes emotional awareness as crucial for judgment. Drawing parallels between poker and life, she advocates for a mindful, inquisitive approach to personal growth.

Maria Konnikova, an author known for her works on confidence and deception, dives into the compelling dynamics of overconfidence in men versus women. She discusses how male overconfidence impacts investment decisions and financial outcomes, advocating for more female leadership. The conversation highlights the systemic dismissal of women’s expertise and offers insights from her own experiences with poker, illustrating the art of bluffing and decision-making in life. The episode provides a thought-provoking lens on confidence, competence, and societal biases.

Maria Konnikova, a psychologist from Columbia University and author of The Biggest Bluff, shares her fascinating transition from novice to poker pro. She reveals how poker's unpredictability mirrors life's challenges, emphasizing decision-making and resilience. Listeners learn about the psychological nuances of navigating luck and skill while drawing parallels to real life. With anecdotes from her journey, Konnikova discusses the role of deception and confidence in both poker and personal interactions, offering profound insights into human behavior.

Join Nate Silver, a renowned election modeler known for his political predictions, and psychologist Maria Konnikova, as they explore the fascinating world of prediction markets. They dive into how these platforms are reshaping the way we forecast election outcomes and discuss the psychology behind betting. Silver and Konnikova reveal insights on the differences between bookmakers and prediction markets, the impact of social media on political betting, and how traders use intuition in this evolving landscape.

Maria Konnikova, author and journalist, joins Revisionist History to discuss assault rifles and possible solutions to America's gun problem. They also debate the accuracy of murder rates in a TV show, explore the impact of identity politics, and examine healthcare disparities. The chapter addresses the need for solutions and visibility, while expressing disillusionment with conventional approaches.

Maria Konnikova (@mkonnikova) shows us how we can defend ourselves against would-be con artists and use the same principles for more benign purposes in her book The Confidence Game. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!] What We Discuss with Maria Konnikova: As it turns out, you can fool an honest man. But cynics — by their own overconfidence in being savvy and “scamproof” — are just as susceptible to deception. Technology and the abundance of information most of us freely surrender to the Internet makes the con artist’s job easier than ever before. What type of person becomes a con artist? How can we avoid getting scammed? How belief works, why we over-believe in some things (even when we have no evidence for them), and how this plays into our susceptibility to deception. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/728 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Miss the two-parter we did with Instagram founder Kevin Systrom? Get caught up by starting at episode 335: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part One! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Cautionary Conversation: Celebrated physicist Professor Paul Frampton was on his way to Brussels to meet the love of his life, swimwear model Denise Milani. Or so he thought. When he found himself in jail, he realized he’d fallen prey to a confidence trickster. Tim Harford is joined by Maria Konnikova - journalist, psychologist and best-selling author - to talk about swindlers: what motivates them; what they look for in their victims; and how to avoid being conned altogether. Listener questions Tim is taking your questions. Do you have any queries about one of the stories we've covered? Are you curious about how we make the show?  Send in your questions, however big or small, and Tim will do his best to answer them in a special Q&A episode. You can email your question to tales@pushkin.fm or leave a voice note at 914-984-7650. That's a US number, so please be aware that if you're calling from outside the US international rates will apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, psychologist and professional poker player Maria Konnikova joins the show as Revisionist History’s first ombudsman. Maria advocates for the audience, reading letters from listeners and challenging Malcolm on matters great and small. They discuss how iodized salt is changing lives, the ethics of the Minnesota starvation experiments, and the ever-changing guidance around drinking alcohol. If you’d like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts, be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Konnikova, an award-winning author, psychologist, and poker champion, joins the conversation to delve into how Stoicism influences her poker strategy. She shares insights on the importance of controlling what you can, particularly in decision-making, and how psychology plays a role in both poker and everyday life. The discussion also touches on overcoming barriers to personal growth, embracing risk for development, and the psychology behind deception and persuasion in various contexts. Tune in for valuable lessons on mindset and resilience!