“And, when it comes to politics, it can be awfully difficult to put your desires aside and to acknowledge that the world is a much messier place, where open-minded people might be conservative and liberals may well be conscientious.”

American writer

Maria Konnikova is an American writer, known for her books on thinking, decision making, and the mind. She has also worked as a television producer, poker player, and podcaster. She has written three books that reached the New York Times bestseller list, including Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes. Her work often explores how people think, reason, and make choices, drawing on both psychology and her own wide-ranging experience.