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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Psychology of Overconfidence
Manage episode 484288357 series 3373672
Have you ever grown frustrated by the observation that the people who know the least seem to be the most confident in their knowledge?
You're not crazy. It's a very real, and very damning, psychological phenomenon.
In 1999, researchers David Dunning and Justin Kruger studied the bizarre case of McArthur Wheeler, a would-be bank robber who was caught after robbing two banks in broad daylight...
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Biggest sale ever on my book: 50% off the hardcover!
Now's a great time to grab a few copies for yourself, family, or friends before the sale expires.
325 episodes
Manage episode 484288357 series 3373672
Have you ever grown frustrated by the observation that the people who know the least seem to be the most confident in their knowledge?
You're not crazy. It's a very real, and very damning, psychological phenomenon.
In 1999, researchers David Dunning and Justin Kruger studied the bizarre case of McArthur Wheeler, a would-be bank robber who was caught after robbing two banks in broad daylight...
•••
Biggest sale ever on my book: 50% off the hardcover!
Now's a great time to grab a few copies for yourself, family, or friends before the sale expires.
325 episodes
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