Maria Konnikova
Maria Konnikova | |
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Konnikova at SXSW 2023 | |
| Born | 1984 (age 40–41) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) Columbia University (PhD) |
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| Notable works | The Biggest Bluff Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes The Confidence Game |
| Scientific career | |
| Thesis | The Limits of Self-Control: Self-Control, Illusory Control, and Risky Financial Decision Making (2013) |
| Doctoral advisor | Walter Mischel |
| Website | |
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Maria Konnikova (born 1984) is a Russian-American writer. Konnikova has also worked as a television producer, poker player, and podcaster. She has written three New York Times bestseller list books, including Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes.