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Veritasium: The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias

The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias boils down to our knack for overestimating what we know. Through re-examining the real Dunning-Kruger curve and unpacking how our brains take mental shortcuts, the video shows why a little overconfidence can boost us—but too much can send us off a cliff (think Nick Leeson’s rogue trading fiasco or the collapse of one of England’s oldest banks).

Packed with expert tips, fascinating history and even a Kickstarter tabletop game to help you recalibrate, it wraps up by teaching you simple feedback-based hacks to keep your confidence honest and your decisions sharp.

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