This video dives into overconfidence, our most dangerous cognitive bias, by asking “How confident are you that you’re right?” You’ll see the real Dunning-Kruger curve, learn how mental shortcuts can mislead us, and discover why a dose of swagger can sometimes be good. Along the way, it breaks down eye-opening case studies—like rogue trader Nick Leeson and the collapse of an ancient English bank—and shows how feedback can save us from ruin.
It wraps up with practical hacks for reigning in your ego and making smarter decisions, guiding you from the origins of overconfidence all the way to proven strategies for keeping your confidence in check.
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