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From Academia To All-In: One Woman’s High-Stakes Poker Journey

April 23, 2025
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What happens when a Harvard grad with a Ph.D. in psychology reinvents herself at the poker table? Maria Konnikova went from academia to all-in, learning that poker isn’t just about cards — it’s about mastering your mind and knowing when to bluff big. We speak with her about the psychology behind the game and her quick rise from poker novice to professional.

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Guest Information:

  • Maria Konnikova, journalist, author, The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win

Links for more info:

  • CDC Gaming: Poker champ Maria Konnikova describes humble beginnings and cheating problem
  • The Atlantic: When AI Meets Its Match
  • X: @mkonnikova
  • Amazon: Maria Konnikova

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