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Being immersed in a story lowers our guard, which is what makes stories a powerful tool of deception.
Drawn from what Maria Konnikova said
What Maria Konnikova actually said
- Maria Konnikova Writer and professional poker player, born in Moscow
That’s precisely why they can be such a powerful tool of deception. When we’re immersed in a story, we let down our guard.
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