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#699: Apollo Robbins, The World’s Most Famous Pickpocket — Pickpocketing the Secret Service, Manipulating Attention, Famous Con Artists, The Psychology of Deception, Self-Defense Techniques, The Secret Language of Thieves, and More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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The Value and Various Uses of Deception

Deception can have positive applications and is worth understanding. By teaching about deception, we promote critical thinking and counter-deception. Deception can be used to create peace of mind or combat the spread of diseases like malaria. It can also be used in advertising to craft beliefs. Understanding the difference between malinformation and disinformation is important. The order of delivering true statements can create a belief in someone's mind. Deception can be used in various fields, including medicine and dealing with the coronavirus.

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