“Fraud really thrives in moments of great social change and transition. We're in the midst of a technological revolution. That gives con artists huge opportunities. People lose their frame of reference for what can and can't be real.”

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.