TL;DR
Overconfidence is one of the trickiest cognitive biases out there—you think you know more than you do, then make shortcuts that can land you in hot water. Veritasium dives into the real Dunning-Kruger effect (hint: it’s more nuanced than the usual graph), how our brains love quick-and-dirty reasoning, and why a bit of healthy doubt can actually keep you safe.
From rogue trader Nick Leeson crashing a bank to everyday mistakes, feedback and calibration are your best weapons against blind certainty. Plus, there’s even a Kickstarter tabletop game to help you spot and tame your inner overachiever.
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