The Confidence Game: The Psychology of the Con and Why We Fall for It Every Time Condition:Like New is a cyborg

is a cyborg

He leaves his family

ensuring they have a complete and accurate record - essential for any truly self-respecting cricket enthusiast

ashamed of her parents’ Chinese ways

Rose George joins the crew of a container ship to chart the murky waters of international shipping

The Confidence Game: The Psychology of the Con and Why We Fall for It Every Time Condition:Like New is a cyborgTrue con artists the Bernie Madoffs, the Clark Rockefellers, the Lance Armstrongs are elegant outsized personalities, artists of persuasion and exploiters of trust. They hold a deep enigmatic fascination for us. But how do they do it? Why are they successful? And what keeps us falling for it over and over again? Whether it's a suspicious looking email or a multimillion dollar global swindle, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles