Understanding confidence, with Peter Atwater, author of The Confidence Map
Episode Summary In the latest episode of Signals, host Nick Mazing sits down with Peter Atwater, Adjust Professor of Economics at William and Mary, and the author of "The Confidence Map." Peter dives deep into the essence of confidence, distinguishing its two core elements: predictability and preparedness. He emphasizes that while many perceive these elements as intertwined, they stand separate, and are foundational to understanding confidence. The conversation takes a turn towards the main...