Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong

This video unpacks the roots and risks of overconfidence: from the Dunning-Kruger effect and brain shortcuts to real-world blowups like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and the collapse of one of England’s oldest banks. Along the way, you’ll learn how confidence can actually be useful, why feedback is crucial, and practical tips for trimming back that misplaced certainty.

Hosts Derek and Gabe also roll out a tabletop game to combat overconfidence, introduce their Snatoms molecular kit, and invite you to join the Veritasium newsletter—all backed by insights from Professors Moore & Fischhoff and a stellar production team.

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