Illusion of Explanatory Depth
Dan Ariely discusses the phenomenon of motivated reasoning and the illusion of explanatory depth, where people overestimate their understanding of complex concepts. He shares an intriguing study involving assembling a flush toilet and highlights the importance of reducing confidence when asked to explain our knowledge. The illusion of explanatory depth applies to various subjects, including viruses and technology.In this clip
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903: Dan Ariely | Why Rational People Believe Irrational Things
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