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Dunning-Kruger Effect: Probably Not Real
Examines if this famous bias is real or a data artefact.
About Dunning-Kruger Effect: Probably Not Real
The article questions whether the Dunning-Kruger effect is a real cognitive bias or a data artefact. It traces the original 1999 study, reviews criticisms, and discusses debates with experts to understand how confidence and competence may be linked.
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