Why do beginners think they're experts?The surprising danger of learning just a little bit.

From the show

The Logic Glitch

That surge of overconfidence you feel after learning a new skill isn't just in your head. It's a cognitive bias known as the 'beginner's bubble,' where a little knowledge creates a false sense of mastery. The most dangerous moment for our judgment isn't when we know nothing, but shortly after we start learning. Understanding this mental trap helps you recognize when to be most skeptical of your own abilities, right when you think you've 'got it'.