What A Simple Question Reveals About The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias

Ever caught yourself being way too sure you’re right? Derek Muller dives into the most dangerous cognitive bias—overconfidence. He busts myths around the Dunning-Kruger effect, shows how our brains take shortcuts, and even explains why a dash of swagger can sometimes work in your favor.

Along the way, he walks us through epic fails (shoutout to Nick Leeson and that century-old bank collapse), stresses the power of honest feedback, and even teases a tabletop game on Kickstarter designed to help you dial back that over-the-top self-assurance.

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