Feb 3, 2016
It’s the oldest story ever told. The story of belief — of the basic, irresistible, universal human need to believe in something that gives life meaning, something that reaffirms our view of ourselves, the world, and our place in it.
Maria Konnikova takes a fascinating look at the confidence game con artists play, what it reveals about the psychology of trust, and why even the most intelligent and rational of us are susceptible to deception under the right circumstances. (via explore-blog)
