In this Veritasium episode, Derek Muller dives into the perils of overconfidence—charting the true shape of the Dunning-Kruger effect, exploring how our brains take mental shortcuts, and spotlighting real-world disasters like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and the collapse of one of England’s oldest banks. You’ll see why a bit of swagger can drive creativity but unchecked hubris can lead to ruin, and why honest feedback is your best defense.
To make self-awareness a game, Veritasium’s launched a Kickstarter tabletop experience that’s all about checking your confidence levels in a fun, hands-on way. Perfect if you’ve ever been sure you couldn’t be wrong… until you were.
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