“If someone in a powerful position acts in a certain way or expresses a certain view, we implicitly assume that those actions and views are associated with power, and that emulating them may be to our advantage.”

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.