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Veritasium: What A Simple Question Reveals About The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias

What A Simple Question Reveals About The Most Dangerous Cognitive Bias dives into why we’re so bad at judging our own accuracy. Derek Muller walks you through the real Dunning-Kruger effect curve, shows how our brains shortcut to overconfidence and even points out why a little swagger can sometimes be useful.

Along the way you’ll hear wild case studies like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and the collapse of one of England’s oldest banks, learn the power of honest feedback, and discover practical tips (and even a tabletop game on Kickstarter) to keep your confidence in check.

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