The Dunning-Kruger Effect
January 4th, 2008
I wish to bring your attention to a very serious disorder, one that probably affects millions of Americans. Do you know someone who’s incompetent but thinks s/he’s really intelligent and knows more than people who are actually experts in a field? If so, that person may be suffering from the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Symptoms may include:
- Overestimating their own level of skill.
- Failing to recognize genuine skill in others.
- Failing to recognize the extremity of their inadequacy.
Seek medical attention for them immediately.
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