High Impact
Algorithm: High
Self-Assessment
Dunning-Kruger Effect
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a lot of confidence in that little knowledge is catastrophic."
What is Dunning-Kruger Effect?

People with low ability at a task overestimate their own ability. The internet comment section's patron saint.

Real-World Impact

Leads to dangerous overconfidence in critical decisions and spreads misinformation online.

Fun Fact

The people most affected by this bias are the least likely to recognise they have it. Meta-irony at its finest.

Random Insight

"Statistically speaking, you're probably wrong about statistics. And about speaking, for that matter."

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