The Con Chemical

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010
Ever been a victim of a con? Don't feel bad. Research shows that the same brain chemical that makes us vulnerable to being scammed is also behind trust and family bonds. Dr. Paul Zak, Professor of Economics and the founding Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University, explains.

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