Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong dives into the perils of overconfidence, unpacking how mental shortcuts and the Dunning-Kruger effect trick us into believing we’re right when we’re not. From rogue trader Nick Leeson to an old English bank collapse, the video shows how a lack of honest feedback and our brain’s craving for quick answers fuel these blind spots.
Yet it isn’t all doom and gloom—some overconfidence can actually boost performance, and with the right feedback loops (or even a fun tabletop game!), you can learn to spot and dial back your own biases. Practical tips and insights from experts round out a surprisingly upbeat roadmap to getting a clearer grip on reality.
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