The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias dives into why we’re all guilty of overconfidence—how our brains take shortcuts, the true Dunning-Kruger effect, and why we so often think we’re right. Derek Muller illustrates the stakes with tales like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and Barings Bank’s collapse, but also shows that a little hubris can boost our performance.
To help you spot and tame your own overconfidence, the video highlights the importance of honest feedback and even launches a tabletop game (via Kickstarter) designed to sharpen your self-awareness. Plus, there’s a shout-out to the Snatoms molecular-modeling kit and Derek’s weekly Veritasium newsletter for anyone craving more science fun.
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