overconfidence

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Warsh’s distaste for overconfidence in models and technocratic expertise has also held throughout his career.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The report concluded: "There were deviations from policy and practice, overconfidence in the ability to recruit at scale and lack of resources in vetting increased risk."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The episode taught him to take profits and avoid overconfidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

When someone else’s behavior seems truly inexplicable or evil, even, I can pinpoint, “Oh, that is just overconfidence bias at play” in the same way that I noticed overconfidence bias in my own behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

But that night she was like the little tottering, stumbling, clutching child, who of a sudden realizes its powers, and walks for the first time alone, boldly and with overconfidence.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin