Chapter

The Pitfalls of Being "Too Smart"
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People who are just below the very smartest can often get into trouble by overestimating their abilities, while in the dating market, educated men do well, but educated women do not.

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People who think they're very smart or are one notch below the very smartest can get into trouble by overestimating their abilities, often developing a sense of confidence and arrogance that can hinder them.
06:02 - 12:37 (06:35)
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Summary

People who think they're very smart or are one notch below the very smartest can get into trouble by overestimating their abilities, often developing a sense of confidence and arrogance that can hinder them. Smart women don't get rewarded in the dating market like smart men do, which was explored in Freakonomics.

Chapter
The Pitfalls of Being "Too Smart"
Episode
127. Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
Podcast
Freakonomics Radio