Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong

This video dives headfirst into our most dangerous cognitive bias—overconfidence—unpacking why we trust our gut even when it steers us off a cliff. You’ll meet the real Dunning-Kruger curve, see how your brain loves shortcuts, and discover that a little arrogance can sometimes be good for you (but don’t go overboard).

Along the way, we get gripping tales like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading fiasco and the dramatic collapse of one of England’s oldest banks. The cure? Honest feedback, a few smart checks on your assumptions—and hey, there’s even a tabletop game to train you out of your overconfidence.

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