June 25, 2025
The Psychology of Confident Ignorance
What happens when we stop thinking—but still feel sure of ourselves? In this episode, RJ Starr breaks down the psychology of confident ignorance: why we mistake familiarity for understanding, how modern distraction and mental shortcuts make us overconfident, and what it costs us when life demands real clarity. From gist-level processing to the Dunning-Kruger effect, this is a deep, urgent conversation about attention, emotional discipline, and the quiet erosion of our ability to handle complexity. If you’ve ever caught yourself reacting faster than you’re thinking—this one’s for you.
