The Veritasium video “The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias” dives into why we’re so prone to overconfidence—walking you through the real Dunning-Kruger curve, how our brains cut corners with shortcuts, and even why a healthy dose of confidence can sometimes help. Along the way you get gripping case studies (hello, Nick Leeson and the Barings Bank collapse) and a crash course in how feedback—or the lack of it—can make or break your perception of reality.
By the end you’ll not only understand why you might be more cocky than you think, but also how to dial that confidence back with simple strategies. Plus, if you want a hands-on fix, there’s a brand-new tabletop game on Kickstarter designed to help you—and your friends—get a better grip on just how much you really know.
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