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

Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong explores the quirks of our brains that make us overestimate what we know—from the classic Dunning-Kruger curve to the shortcuts that spark disastrous decisions (think rogue traders and collapsing banks). It balances the downsides of overconfidence with surprising upsides, showing why a little swagger can actually help us learn… until it backfires.

Salted with expert insights, real-world case studies, and even a tabletop game designed to expose our blind spots, this video lays out why feedback is your best friend, how to spot when you’re bluffing yourself, and simple strategies to keep your ego in check.

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