This is why stupid people think they know everything.

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You ever know anyone who thinks they’re smarter than they actually are? Ever work with someone who’s way underqualified? Ever think back on your past self and cringe at your ignorance? Why is it that stupid people think they’re so smart? Well, it may have less to do with intelligence, and more with skill. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that makes people believe they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. You may have fallen for it yourself! I know I have. It’s a type of illusory superiority and it explains why inept people fail to recognize their lack of ability. So join me to learn how this idea was discovered, what causes it, and what you can do to avoid it.

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Chapters:
0:00 My own incompetence
4:13 The Dunning-Kruger effect
7:01 The original study
13:40 What this effect tells us
16:46 Criticisms of the effect
18:21 Is this effect real?
19:56 How do you avoid this effect?
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