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Veritasium: Why People Are So Confident When They're Wrong

Why do we swagger through life convinced we’re right even when we’re not? Veritasium unpacks the overconfidence bias—from the real Dunning-Kruger curve and our brain’s shortcut-happy wiring to the surprising upsides of a little unwarranted self-belief.

Along the way you’ll meet rogue trader Nick Leeson, watch an ancient English bank tumble, and discover why feedback (or the lack of it) seals our fate. Stick around for practical tips (and even a tabletop game!) to keep your confidence from running off the rails.

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