The perils of overconfidence
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 10:28
in Mathematics & Economics
Overestimating one's abilities can have hazardous consequences. The overconfident investment banker may lose millions on a 'can't-miss' start up or a driver who's had one too many may insist on making it home in the car...
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