The Veritasium video dives into overconfidence—the cognitive bias that makes us overestimate what we know—unpacking the real Dunning-Kruger curve, mental shortcuts, and cautionary tales like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and a centuries-old bank collapse to show just how dangerous unchecked certainty can be.
They also cover why a bit of confidence can be beneficial, share tips for getting more honest feedback, and even launch a Kickstarter tabletop game to help curb overconfidence (plus a cool magnetic molecular kit, Snatoms, and a science newsletter to boot).
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