Ever found yourself blasting opinions at 110% certainty only to be proven dead wrong? Veritasium’s latest video peels back the curtain on overconfidence—from the classic Dunning–Kruger curve to sneaky mental shortcuts—and shows how that self-assurance helped topple an old English bank and empowered rogue trader Nick Leeson to bring down Barings.
But it’s not all doom and gloom: a dash of confidence can spark motivation, as long as you stay hungry for real feedback. Along the way you’ll learn simple tricks and even get a peek at a new tabletop game designed to help you spot blind spots—and maybe finally nail your confidence level to reality.
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