How to Spot a Scam

This podcast delves into the psychology of scams, exploring how con artists manipulate our trust and cognitive biases to deceive us. It provides insights into famous scams like Theranos, Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, and the President's scam, highlighting the importance of skepticism, critical thinking, and recognizing unrealistic promises. The podcast offers practical advice on recognizing and avoiding scams, emphasizing the need for vigilance and awareness in today's digital landscape.

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Hidden Brain

The Psychology of Missing the Obvious

D.R.00:03:14 - Horton's Red Tag Savings Event

Unraveling the Truth Behind the Fake Violinist in a World-Class Orchestra

The Power of Assumptions: How Misinformation Spreads

The Pitfalls of Trust: How Familiarity and Expertise Can Mislead Our Judgment

Recognizing Expertise and Avoiding Scams

The Psychology of Scams: From Ponzi to Madoff

The Psychology of Scams: Trust, Idealism, and the Power of Belief

The Psychology of Scams: How Con Artists Exploit Our Trust

Recognizing and Avoiding Scams: Insights from Dan Simons and Christopher Chabri

Survivorship Bias: The Case of Abraham Wald and the Damaged Planes

The Importance of Considering Missing Information in Decision-Making

The Pitfalls of Consistency: How Scammers Exploit Our Habits

The Role of Partisanship and Cognitive Tendencies in Misinformation and Scams

The Psychology of Scams and How to Protect Yourself

D.R. Horton Red Tag Savings Event: Incredible Pricing on Select Homes

How to Spot a Scam

Hidden Brain

00:00The Psychology of Missing the Obvious

The Psychology of Missing the Obvious

03:12D.R.00:03:14 - Horton's Red Tag Savings Event

D.R.00:03:14 - Horton's Red Tag Savings Event

03:58Unraveling the Truth Behind the Fake Violinist in a World-Class Orchestra

Unraveling the Truth Behind the Fake Violinist in a World-Class Orchestra

07:47The Power of Assumptions: How Misinformation Spreads

The Power of Assumptions: How Misinformation Spreads

11:42The Pitfalls of Trust: How Familiarity and Expertise Can Mislead Our Judgment

The Pitfalls of Trust: How Familiarity and Expertise Can Mislead Our Judgment

16:21Recognizing Expertise and Avoiding Scams

Recognizing Expertise and Avoiding Scams

18:25The Psychology of Scams: From Ponzi to Madoff

The Psychology of Scams: From Ponzi to Madoff

23:07The Psychology of Scams: Trust, Idealism, and the Power of Belief

The Psychology of Scams: Trust, Idealism, and the Power of Belief

27:32The Psychology of Scams: How Con Artists Exploit Our Trust

The Psychology of Scams: How Con Artists Exploit Our Trust

31:39Recognizing and Avoiding Scams: Insights from Dan Simons and Christopher Chabri

Recognizing and Avoiding Scams: Insights from Dan Simons and Christopher Chabri

35:46Survivorship Bias: The Case of Abraham Wald and the Damaged Planes

Survivorship Bias: The Case of Abraham Wald and the Damaged Planes

38:16The Importance of Considering Missing Information in Decision-Making

The Importance of Considering Missing Information in Decision-Making

41:08The Pitfalls of Consistency: How Scammers Exploit Our Habits

The Pitfalls of Consistency: How Scammers Exploit Our Habits

44:41The Role of Partisanship and Cognitive Tendencies in Misinformation and Scams

The Role of Partisanship and Cognitive Tendencies in Misinformation and Scams

50:53The Psychology of Scams and How to Protect Yourself

The Psychology of Scams and How to Protect Yourself

55:09D.R. Horton Red Tag Savings Event: Incredible Pricing on Select Homes

D.R. Horton Red Tag Savings Event: Incredible Pricing on Select Homes