Veritasium’s latest video, “The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias,” breaks down why we’re so often blind to our own ignorance. From the classic Dunning-Kruger effect and our brain’s mental shortcuts to surprising benefits of a bit of swagger, it’s packed with real-world tales (like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading disaster and a centuries-old bank collapse) that show why calibrated confidence needs honest feedback.
On a lighter note, the team’s even launched a tabletop game on Kickstarter to train you out of overconfidence in a fun way—plus goodies like the Snatoms molecular kit and weekly science news via the Veritasium newsletter. Consider backing it, keep an eye on your certainty levels, and start questioning those “I’ve got this” instincts.
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