The Dunning Kruger Effect

The Dunning Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias that makes people believe they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. The effect is related to people’s general inaptitude to recognize their lack of ability. To learn how this comes about and what you can do to avoid it from happening to you, watch our video. #learn #motivation #bias

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Illusory superiority - Wikipedia

Socrates - Wikipedia

Dunning Kruger Effect - Wikipedia

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Script: Jonas Koblin
Artist: Pascal Gaggelli
Voice: Mithril
Coloring: Nalin
Editing: Peera Lertsukittipongsa
Production: Selina Bador
Production Assistant: Bianka
Proofreading: Susan
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[JayKayKay]

"When I was young, I knew all the answers."
"Now that I am old, I am not even sure what the right questions are."

[jerryayres]

When you’re dead you don’t know you’re dead. All the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you’re stupid.

[wyattmann]

"The people who are scariest to me are the people who don't even know enough to realize how little they know." - Thomas Sowell

[JaneNewAuthor]

I'm a writer, and got caught in this trap. When I first started out I actually thought I was pretty good. Many rejection slips resulted. I persevered for a while but eventually stopped writing. Looking back I realise I stopped just as I was getting to a publishable standard. I've taken it up again, and have a novel coming out at the end of the month.

[dard]

Imagine sitting in prison and being haunted by the fact that you thought lemon juice made you invisible to cameras.

[Kaledrone]

YouTube comments sections are the greatest example of this effect in practice. The fact that people have no accountability and are anonymous amplifies this by several thousand times.

[saileshbarik]

That simpleton is literally every politician... They know nothing about the subject but project full confidence( come on... Guys ...I just commented to make my point... People here are making worthless arguments.... I guess part of system

[MaxSMoke]

The frightening part is that far too many people will watch this video and think, "This is everybody else... except ME!"

[tankofnova]

The world would be a much better place if more people understood that blind confidence comes from ignorance more than knowledge.

[shirrok]

This is why everyone on the internet is the expert, and the experts stay quiet. Also why many people rate themselves SO high on a work self-assessment in all areas.

[vegawinnfield]

That's why there are quotes saying empty cans makes the loudest sound

[timothybackhus]

That's why a mindset of curiosity is important. Always knowing there's more to learn even when you think there's nothing else

[biniteshome]

“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”

― Charles Bukowski

[jay_mw]

I used to live in Alaska so naturally I got used to driving in ice and snow. I moved back down to the lower 48 and one time me and some friends were going to go somewhere, but a snowstorm came in. Since I had more experience in that weather I was going to drive. After a little while I said we had to turn back. My friend asked why since I knew how to drive in snow. I told him I knew enough to know the conditions were too bad to attempt it.

[chadjohnsen]

How long can a society run on the Dunning- Krueger effect. This is a perfect description of American politics.

[wmason]

I have been in industrial maintenance for 40 years. This is completely accurate. Few things are more dangerous than the new guy who thinks he knows how things work. I have been working on the equipment for decades. I understand it well. But the most important thing I know is when to dig into the books or call for outside help because no one can know it all.

[raidedcluster]

So basically.
Dumb people think they are smart.
Smart people think they are dumb.
But now that I know the effect if I think I am stupid then I would essentially be calling myself smart.
So If I think of myself as smart then I would be stupid and hence I can come to the true conclusion that I am stupid.
Now let's do it all over again.
Now the Dunning Kruger Effect is no longer an effect. Its a paradox.
Thank you for allowing me to eliminate some braincells.

Edit: Guys its a joke.

[nowknow]

I Remembered studding this in school. Because of this, when I became a hiring manager, I was always reserved when the people I was interviewing were very confident in their answers. It's a bit of a catch 22 as you are told, and rightfully so, that confidence is key to nailing an interview. But in the end I found my team had a higher skill set than other departments, just by appreciating people who were more reserved in their answers.
"True knowledge exists in knowing you truly know nothing" - Socrates.

[robertmahler]

"The first indication of stupidity is the complete lack of shame". S. Freud

[KenPotter]

"How come those who know the least know it the loudest?" - Mark Twain