Navigating Confidence and Competence

This chapter examines the Dunning-Kruger effect, emphasizing how individuals often overestimate their abilities while failing to recognize their limitations. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, it highlights the risks of unchecked confidence in various domains, including aviation and surgery. Additionally, strategies like premortems and collaborative feedback are discussed to promote realistic self-assessment and mitigate the pitfalls of overconfidence.