Show thread@reiver ⊼ (Charles) Jul 10, 2023

“Why We Get Scammed and What to Do About It”

“To avoid being fooled, we need to become aware of the mental habits and shortcuts that make us easy to deceive.”

By Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-we-get-scammed-and-what-to-do-about-it-442c2b01

Alt-URL: https://archive.is/jTEZa

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Essay | Why We Get Scammed and What to Do About It

To avoid being fooled, we need to become aware of the mental habits and shortcuts that make us easy to deceive.

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