Dunning-Kruger effect
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“The Dunning-Kruger effect (or Smug Snake) named after David Dunning and Justin Kruger of Cornell University, occurs where people fail to adequately assess their level of competence — or specifically, their incompetence — at a task and thus consider themselves much more competent than everyone else. This lack of awareness is attributed to their lower level of competence robbing them of the ability to critically analyse their performance, leading to a significant overestimation of themselves.
In simple words it's "people who are too stupid to know how stupid they are.”
Do you know anyone who suffers from Dunning-Kruger in one or more areas of thought?
How would you approach this type of person if you cared to help them be a better thinker?
Can humility be taught?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Many people base their conclusions on popularity. Thee must be a god or my god is the right one, because so many people believe the way I do. That is why comparative religion studies are helpful in that their thoughts of their beliefs being exclusive to a righteous group, can be challenged. It's a process that can result in questioning and exploration, but it also can end in ignoring the information and relying on cognitive dissonance.
daddy4pugs
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Oct 31, 2017
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I believe everyone has perception problems, meaning everyone sees things from their limited points of views due to their environment and understandings. To call people stupid because of this is stupid.
Like everything else there are varying degrees.
AstralSmoke
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Oct 31, 2017
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I have come across many that would fit that description during my lifetime, and unfortunately come to the conclusion that not only is it a waste of time to try and help, but that it is actually counter productive to try. You only end up making an enemy, rather to just leave well enough alone.
Squirrellglider
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Oct 31, 2017
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Good advice.
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