Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD

This podcast episode delves into the vulnerability to deception, the cognitive habits and mental shortcuts that make us prone to it, and the importance of skepticism and critical thinking in understanding and avoiding scams. It explores various types of cons and scams, including call center scams and phishing emails, and offers strategies for identifying and avoiding them. The discussion also examines the role of AI in deception and fraud, and the need for vigilance and awareness against evolving scams.