Ever feel way more certain than you should? That’s overconfidence—one of the sneakiest cognitive biases out there. This Veritasium video dives into why we overestimate our smarts, showcases the real-world fallout from a rogue trader and a collapsing bank, and reveals how your brain’s shortcuts and the famous Dunning-Kruger effect fuel this swagger.
Fear not: you’ll also get practical tips to dial back that misplaced confidence, from harnessing honest feedback to even trying a new tabletop game that trains you to question what you know. Ready to outsmart your own brain?
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