Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)
No Stupid Questions11 Elo 2024

Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)

What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela?

  • SOURCES:
    • Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University.
    • Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University.
    • Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.
    • George Parker, 19-20th century American con artist.
    • Clark Stanley, 19th century American herbalist and quack doctor.
    • William Thompson, 19th century American criminal and con artist.
    • Danny Wallace, British filmmaker, comedian, writer, and actor.
    • Stacey Wood, professor of psychology at Scripps College.


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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

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8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

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