The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias

This video dives into why we all tend to be way more sure of ourselves than we should be—exploring the classic Dunning–Kruger curve, the mental shortcuts that trick us into overconfidence, and even the surprising perks of thinking you’re unstoppable. Along the way, it breaks down real-world stories—like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and a centuries-old bank collapse—to show how a lack of feedback can lead to disaster.

On top of that, you’ll learn practical hacks for reining in your swagger (including a new tabletop game on Kickstarter designed to check your self-delusion), plus nods to molecular-modeling Snatoms, shoutouts to the expert guests, and thanks to the production crew and Patreon backers who made it all possible.

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