Globusz Books · Author
Maria Konnikova is represented in the Globusz Books library by 2 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
Maria Konnikova’s “The Confidence Game” reveals why even the smartest people fall for scams. It’s not about being gullible—it’s about how con artists exploit our need to trust and hope. This book pulls back the curtain on the emotional tricks that make deception so effective, again and again.
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Maria Konnikova’s "The Confidence Game" reveals why even the sharpest minds fall victim to cons—not because they’re gullible, but because con artists exploit how we naturally trust and connect. This book unpacks the emotional tricks behind scams, showing that intelligence offers little defense against skilled manipulation. Why do we keep getting fooled, time and again?
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