The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Paradox of Our...

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

Uncover the Dunning-Kruger effect, the fascinating reason why some people struggle to accurately assess their own skills and abilities. Learn how this cognitive bias works and why it matters. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishplusp ...  Show more

What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive dissonance impact what we think we know -- and shares ideas for how we can replace th ...  Show more

Most of us are healthier, wealthier and better educated than ever before. We have greater access to knowledge and expertise than any previous generation. So, why do humans keep doing stupid things? And why is the world awash with conspiracy? Have we already passed “peak intellige ...  Show more

Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge is power...right? In this episode of Hidden Brain, we explore why we sometimes avoid information that's vital to our well-being.

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