In contrast to konnikovas first book, mastermind, which was tantalizingly subtitled. Maria konnikova is the new york timesbestselling author of the confidence game and mastermind. The confidence game by maria konnikova overdrive rakuten. It considers both the minds and methods of con artists and the minds and weaknesses of the people who fall victim to their schemes. How to think like sherlock holmes kindle edition by konnikova, maria. Maria konnikova was born in moscow, russia in 1984 to jewish parents. Needless to say, mastermind is the book i didnt realize i was waiting for. Maria konnikova maria konnikova is a contributing writer for the new yorker. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova.
It begins with the putup, or the sizing up of the mark. In 1966, stanford university psychologists jonathan freeman and scott fraser observed an interesting phenomenon in their experiments. Maria konnikova has crafted a surprising and ingenious book that lets us all come closer to holmess genius, giving a gift to all readers interested in conan doyle, mysteries and scientific thinking as well as those who simply want to be more selfaware about the inner workings of our minds. Drawing on sherlock holmes, maria konnikova 05the proprietor of scientific americans literally psyched column, now a doctoral student in psychology at columbiapresents an elementary lesson and some advanced ones on enhancing ones mental prowess. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that can help sharpen our perceptions, improve our logic and enhance our creative powers. To this end, the book presents a variety of simple strategies, drawing on scientific research in psychology and neuroscience, and numerous examples from the original sherlock holmes stories. On episode 478 of the art of charm, we talk to maria konnikova about identifying the ways con artists exploit trust, how we can arm ourselves against their manipulation games, and reverse engineering their tactics to subtly persuade others when our aims are more legitimate than a con as laid out in her new book the confidence game. She lives in new york city and is the acclaimed author of mastermind. Every timea compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artistsand the people who fall for their cons over and over again.
For a book shes researching on luck and decisionmaking, dr. Jan 28, 20 this entry was posted in books and tagged book, how to think like sherlock holmes, konnikova, maria konnikova, mastermind, mastermind. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova in doc, epub, rtf download ebook. Excerpt from the confidence game by maria konnikova, plus. For updates on maria s newest book, the biggest bluff, please sign up here. Maria konnikova author the confidence game wtmy interview. Maria konnikova is an author and pokerstars ambassador. She primarily writes about psychology and its application to. Maria graduated from harvard university and received her ph.
Her new book, on the psychology of the con, will be published by vikingpenguin in 2015. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. How to think like sherlock holmes and contributor to numerous publications including the globe, focuses on the cons victims more than its perpetrators. The answer is yes, and in mastermind, psychologist maria konnikova shows us how. Shes also a frequent guest on mike pescas podcast in a regular feature they call, is that bullst. Her new book, the confidence game, will be published in 2015, and she is currently.
How to think like sherlock holmes, which was nominated for an agatha award for best nonfiction, and the confidence game. Jan 04, 20 w hen she was little, maria konnikova s father read her sherlock holmes stories. How to think like sherlock holmes, a new york times bestsell. No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than. This piece has been adapted from the book the confidence game.
Konnikova clearly recalls details better than watson did, in this passage from the prelude to mastermind. Abagnale, subject of the movie, book, and broadway musical catch me if you can. Using plots and passages from the wonderfully entertaining holmes stories, she illuminates how arthur conan doyles detective embodies an everpresent mindfulness, and how this active mental disposition proves foundational to his success. Con artists are some of the most intuitive psychologists in the world. Maria konnikovas hope is that by the end of her book. Maria konnikova is the author of mastermind and the confidence game. The new york times bestselling guide to thinking like literatures greatest detective no fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and. The konnikovs chose to settle in the state of massachusetts, outside boston. She has worked as a television producer, written for several magazines and online publications, and authored two new york times best selling books. Maria blogs regularly for the new yorker and formerly wrote the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Konnikova, who holds a phd in psychology from columbia, structures her book around these and other moves each chapter isolates a section of the con taking readers through the mechanics at.
Every time a compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artistsand the people who fall for their cons over and over. Psychologist and author maria konnikova who cites pinker as a mentor goes on to explain how we, too, can learn to develop holmess habits of mind and how that training can help us make better. New york times bestselling author of the confidence game and mastermind. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mastermind. She was captivated by a scandal in bohemia, when holmes asks watson how many steps run. Konnikova intertwines her analysis of holmess habits of mind with findings from the modernday fields of neuroscience and psychology. Jan 10, 2016 the book is structured, loosely, to mirror the progression of a con, with its particular and irresistible terminology.
A year or so ago, she did a podcast based on this book called the grift, which is the original name for a ponzi scheme. How to think like sherlock holmes, released january 3, 20, is a book written by maria konnikova exploring ways to improve mindfulness, logical thinking and observation using arthur conan doyles fictional character sherlock holmes as an exemplar. She is a frequent contributor to the new yorker, writing about topics such as pop psychology and culture. She is the author of the confidence game and mastermind. Maria konnikova is an author with a phd in psychology. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate. How to think like sherlock holmes paperback december 31, 20. Mastermind, maria konnikovas howto book on perceiving.
Maria konnikova is the author of the new york times bestseller mastermind. Maria konnikova is the author of the confidence game and mastermind. The confidence game, by maria konnikova the new york times. W hen she was little, maria konnikovas father read her sherlock holmes stories. Maria konnikova is a contributing writer for the new yorker online and the author of mastermind. This entry was posted in books and tagged book, how to think like sherlock holmes, konnikova, maria konnikova, mastermind, mastermind. Feb 03, 2016 doug miles talks with maria konnikova author the confidence game why we fall for it every time. Jun 20, 2017 storytelling is a powerful tool that can alter how someone experiences reality. In this fascinating talk, maria konnikova delves into the world of serial con. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Maria konnikova narrator maria konnikova is the author of mastermind and the confidence game. Read mastermind how to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova available from rakuten kobo. Maria konnikova has written a compelling, engrossing account of the world of the con.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Storytelling can be dangerous maria konnikova youtube. Maria konnikova has crafted a surprising and ingenious book that. The confidence game is a masterful exploration of human psychology konnikova uses the art of the con to explore some striking claims about kindness and cruelty, memory and reputation, the power of stories, and the very nature of the self. Maria konnikova no fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than sherlock holmes.
How to think like sherlock holmes, released january 3, 20, is a book written by maria konnikova exploring ways to improve mindfulness. That will be the biggest buyin ive ever played, i was really happy to be able to do that and i think it will be an amazing event. Beginning with the brain atticholmess metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Any sherlockian who has a lot of time to spare, and want to read something holmesian. Doug miles talks with maria konnikova author the confidence game why we fall for it every time. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can alter how someone experiences reality. Beginning with the brain atticholmess metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledgekonnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. February 18, 2012 maria konnikova how a book about the future inspired me to look into the neural underpinnings of the past february 9, 2012 maria konnikova. Mastermind ebook by maria konnikova 9781101606230 rakuten. But it turns out theres a lot to be learned about human. How maria konnikova became a poker champ in 10 months. Maria konnikova has crafted a surprising and ingenious book that lets us all come. She was captivated by a scandal in bohemia, when holmes asks watson how many steps run up to their room and.
Maria konnikova explains how she thinks sherlock holmes think. We can, says psychologist and journalist maria konnikova, and in mastermind she shows us how. For updates on marias newest book, the biggest bluff, please sign up here. But cynics by their own overconfidence in being savvy and scamproof are just as susceptible to deception. In mastermind, psychologist maria konnikova shows us how we can all channel holmess famous powers of deduction, observation, memory and imagination. Maria konnikova is the author of the times bestseller mastermind. Beautifully written, and filled with stories and thoughtprovoking psychological research, the confidence game will teach you how confidence artists operateand how to outwit them frank w. The confidence game is a nonfiction examination of con games. Beautifully written, and filled with stories and thoughtprovoking psychological research, the confidence game will teach you how confidence artists operateand how to outwit them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Maria konnikova is a superb storyteller and her tales of conmen and their victims will blow your mind. Harvard book store welcomes maria konnikova, bestselling author of mastermind. How to think like sherlock holmes, for a discussion of her latest book, the confidence game. The new york times bestselling guide to thinking like literatures greatest detective.
Jan 21, 2016 harvard book store welcomes maria konnikova, bestselling author of mastermind. For more information, or to purchase either book, please follow the links above or below. Aug 10, 2018 for a book shes researching on luck and decisionmaking, dr. Mastermind explores sherlock holmess unique approach of observation, imagination and deduction, and illustrates how anyone can harness his method to improve their thinking and decisionmaking skills. Maria konnikova shows her cards the new york times.
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