Dispatches from the Summit
Writing about the Dunning-Kruger effect by people who are almost certainly not qualified to do so.
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To Our Critics
People keep telling us the Dunning-Kruger effect isn't real. They might be right. A sincere response to the science, the statistics, and our own confident ignorance.
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What Is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?
An accessible guide to the cognitive bias that makes everyone think they're above average. The 1999 study, the curve, and why your most confident take is probably your worst.
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Am I on Mount Stupid? 5 Signs You Might Be
A self-diagnostic checklist for the overconfident. If you've ever corrected an expert or started a sentence with "Actually…" this one's for you.
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Why Experts Feel Like Frauds
The flip side of Dunning-Kruger: why the most competent people underestimate themselves. On impostor syndrome, the Valley of Despair, and the curse of knowing what you don't know.
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect at Work
That colleague who dominates every meeting after skimming one article. How overconfidence shows up in teams, hiring, and leadership — and what to do about it.