Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong

We all lean on mental shortcuts that make us feel smarter than we are—cue the Dunning-Kruger effect. This video dives into why our brains inflate our confidence, how that can get us into trouble (hello, rogue trader Nick Leeson and the fall of an old English bank), and why a little humility—and timely feedback—goes a long way.

Surprisingly, a dash of overconfidence can actually be good for taking risks and staying motivated. But to keep it in check, the host walks us through better feedback loops, real-world examples, and even a tabletop game (on Kickstarter!) designed to bust your worst assumptions.

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