Nudge

Why stupid people think they’re smart

Apr 17, 2023 · 31 min · Episode 125
0:00-31:32

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Ever wonder how stupid people get such important jobs? It might be down to overconfidence. We all assume we’re better at our jobs than others. In this episode, best-selling author Will Storr and I look into the science behind overconfidence. We cover the confirmation bias, status, capitalism, communism, and why 100s of my listeners say they’re above-average cooks. 


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