The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer...
The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer employs a professional con artist to teach him the fine art of conning people.
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"Herd mentality" in action. The guy figures that if his new buddies can give up their cash then why not me? Peer pressure plays a big role, too. Greed is only part of the equation.
its like the con artists always say "You cant con an honest man"
I mean if the guy was completely decent , he will not act depending on his greed. but this is how things done. you are greedy...some one will teach you a lesson someday.
That is something con artists say to justify their actions. You CAN con an honest man.
Con artists are not some sort of roaming judiciary handing out punishments to those they feel deserve it. They want the cash, regardless of whose it is.
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I mean if the guy was completely decent , he will not act depending on his greed.
but this is how things done. you are greedy...some one will teach you a lesson someday.
Con artists are not some sort of roaming judiciary handing out punishments to those they feel deserve it. They want the cash, regardless of whose it is.
man this episode is so dated lol
great show
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