"Humans are startlingly bad at detecting fraud. Even when we're on the lookout for signs of deception, studies show, our accuracy is hardly better than chance."
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Maria Konnikova is a celebrated author, psychologist, and professional poker player, renowned for her unique ability to blend science with storytelling. Born on July 2, 1984, in Moscow, Konnikova immigrated to the United States at a young age. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University, which laid the foundation for her acclaimed works, including "Mastering Life's Challenges" and "The Biggest Bluff." Through her writings, she explores the intersections of chance, skill, and human behavior, leaving a lasting impact on both literature and psychology.
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"If you are lucky enough to never experience any sort of adversity, we won't know how resilient you are. It's only when you're faced with obstacles, stress, and other environmental threats that resilience, or the lack of it, emerges: Do you succumb or do you surmount?"
Maria Konnikova"Bullying is the result of an unequal power dynamic - the strong attacking the weak."
Maria Konnikova