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Learning to Deal with Uncertainty… Through Poker
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:52:44
Publish Date: 2020-07-22 04:00:00
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After a spate of bad luck led her to question the nature of chance, journalist Maria Konnikova began learning about poker. Konnikova — who holds a doctorate in psychology–was curious about how the game hones players’ ability to distinguish between what is within and outside of our control.  Under the tutelage of an expert, she became a professional player and entered the World Series of Poker, a competition with a $10,000 entry fee. The experience shaped her new book, “The Biggest Bluff.”  Konnikova joins us to talk about the book, her year-long journey from novice to professional poker player, and what poker can teach us about the role of skill and chance in our lives.
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