The Confidence Game by Maria Konnikova Summary
Overview of The Confidence Game
Dive into the psychology of deception with Maria Konnikova's riveting exploration of why we all fall for cons. Praised by influence expert Robert Cialdini, this book reveals the "dark triad" traits of master manipulators and why even the smartest minds can't resist a well-crafted confidence game.
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The Anatomy of Deception: Why We All Fall for Cons
Why are the most intelligent people often the easiest to deceive? Maria Konnikova's "The Confidence Game" reveals an uncomfortable truth: we're vulnerable to cons not because we're stupid, but because we're human. When Oprah featured this book in 2019, it sparked national conversations about our inherent susceptibility to manipulation. In an era where online scams have doubled and consumer fraud has increased by 60% since 2008, understanding the psychology of deception has never been more crucial. Our need to believe is so powerful that we willingly offer money, reputation, and trust to those who craft the narratives we crave. The most disturbing insight? The best cons are never discovered-victims simply attribute their losses to bad luck rather than recognizing the deception. Think you've never been conned? That confidence might be your greatest vulnerability.
The Dark Triad: Inside the Con Artist's Mind
Perfect Victims: When Circumstance Trumps Character
The Narrative Trap: How Stories Hijack Rational Thinking
The Psychology of Persuasion: Exploiting Our Mental Blind Spots
The Self-Deception Trap: Why Smart People Make Foolish Choices
The Ultimate Con: Our Desperate Need to Believe
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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