The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias dives into the surprising upsides and nasty downsides of overconfidence. You’ll see the real Dunning–Kruger graph, find out why our brains lean on mental shortcuts, and even learn why a bit of swagger can be beneficial—until it isn’t.
Along the way, they unpack jaw-dropping case studies (think Nick Leeson’s rogue trading fiasco and the collapse of an ancient English bank), highlight why honest feedback is your secret weapon, and offer practical tips to rein in overconfidence. Oh, and if you want to test your own biases IRL, there’s a new tabletop game on Kickstarter and a magnetic Snatoms molecular-modeling kit to check out!
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