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

Why We’re So Sure (and Wrong)

We love feeling confident, but our brains are wired to take mental shortcuts that often lead us astray. This deep dive busts the myth of the classic Dunning-Kruger curve, shows why a little overconfidence can actually boost performance, and explains how lack of honest feedback has tanked careers (hello, Nick Leeson) and even centuries-old banks.

Taming the Swagger

The good news? You can curb your own blind spots. By seeking real-time feedback, questioning your assumptions and embracing a bit more humility, you’ll swap dangerous certainty for smart confidence—and you might just stay out of trouble next time you “know” you’re right.

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