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The Dunning-Kruger effect: Maybe unskilled people know they're unskilled, but nearly everyone believes they're above average.

By Filings on Thu, 05/11/23
Society & Culture
Intelligence
Human Nature
Self Deception
Pride
Self Esteem

“The Dunning and Kruger experiment did find a real effect – most people think they are better than average. But according to my team’s work, that is all Dunning and Kruger showed.” - The Conversation

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