Most of us have heard that Elizabeth Holmes is a pathological liar. How she coned investors out of billions. But few of us know why she did it, why her employees endorsed her and why so many of us believe her.
In this episode of Nudge, I study the psychology behind dishonesty and attempt to reveal the psychology of a liar.
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Sep 21
The huge restaurant chains masquerading as independents
Every weekend, thousands of Brits order takeaways from independent restaurants. Or do they? Because these independent restaurants aren’t actually what they seem. Pizza Hut, Prezzo, Frankie & Benny’s, Las Iguanas and many more chains are rebranding their food on delivery apps to a ... Show More
28m 2s
Apr 2019
Part Two: Elizabeth Holmes: The CEO Who Treated Your Blood Like a Phone
<p>If you watch any documentaries about Holmes, or read much of the more sensational coverage about her life, you are left with a question: how did she trick so many prominent, intelligent people into believing her smoke and mirrors were real, functioning technology? In Part Two ... Show More
46m 58s
Mar 2022
The Cult of Elizabeth Holmes
Defrauded Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has become the subject of countless books, podcasts, documentaries, and now the brand new scripted Hulu series, The Dropout, starring Amanda Seyfried. Holmes's cult of personality—everything from her sociopath-chic Steve Jobs cosplay to her ... Show More
38m 26s
Jun 2023
Former Secret Service Agent Reveals Psychological Tricks You're Falling For
<p>#38: Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service agent, speaker, author, and media personality. In this episode, she shares with us what she learned from her training and her time on the job as security for multiple presidents of the United States and polygraph specialist, and h ... Show More
1h 6m