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About Maria Konnikova
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.
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