Why the Least Skilled People Are the Most Confident

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Have you ever noticed how the least skilled people on a subject can sometimes be the most confident? It's not just arrogance; it's a cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger Effect, a blind spot that makes us overestimate our knowledge, especially when we know the least about a topic.

In this video, we break down why this bias happens, what it looks like in real life, and how you can keep it from quietly sabotaging your decisions. You'll learn:

Why beginners often feel overconfident while experienced professionals are more cautious.

How the Dunning-Kruger effect comes down to metacognition, or our ability to evaluate our own thinking.

Why lacking a skill also means you lack the radar to detect that you lack the skill.

Practical tools to keep your confidence and competence in balance, including the "Fresh Eyes Test" and the "Dunning-Kruger Filter".

The goal isn't to know everything—it's to keep learning. True experts understand the limits of their own knowledge.

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00:00 The "Expert" Illusion
00:47 What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?
01:19 Why the Dunning-Kruger Effect Happens
02:07 Real World Examples of the Dunning Kruger Effect
02:37 How to Stay Self-Aware
03:35 The Real Meaning of Expertise - Final Thoughts