Why People Are So Confident When They’re Wrong

Everyone’s guilty of thinking they know more than they do—Veritasium breaks down the cognitive shortcuts that fuel overconfidence, from the real Dunning-Kruger curve to how our brains take lazy paths and convince us we’re experts. You’ll see eye-opening case studies like Nick Leeson’s rogue trading and the collapse of one of England’s oldest banks, plus a surprising twist on why a bit of bravado can sometimes be beneficial.

But unchecked hubris can be dangerous, so the video (and its new Kickstarter tabletop game!) shows how honest feedback, self-reflection, and simple exercises can help you spot—and correct—your own blind spots before they blow up in your face.

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