Guests David Dunning, a social psychologist known for the Dunning-Kruger effect, and Andrew Flack, librettist for the opera 'Behold the Man,' dive deep into how we often misjudge our own abilities. They discuss the infamous restoration mishap by Cecilia Jimenez, revealing how her faux pas surprisingly revitalized a community. Dunning shares insights on how we all occasionally fall victim to overconfidence, urging listeners to embrace humility and continuous learning to better understand our own limits and capabilities.
