Meaning of Dunning-Kruger | Babel Free

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Synonym of Dunning-Kruger effect.

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“So while in the throes of Dunning-Kruger and Advanced Beginnerism, they're being given Expert-sounding titles and told that they're rock stars and ninjas by recruiters, especially in today's economy.”

“And this is the second important piece of Dunning-Kruger. When asked if they know⟳ how a toilet works, many people will often say⟳ that they do. But when asked to describe⟳ how it operates, many are incapable of explaining it.”

“In this book, when we talk⟳ about people with this problem, we will simply say⟳ that they “have⟳ a case of Dunning-Kruger” (or DK for short). This research⟳ demonstrates that when people come⟳ to nonobjective and false conclusions,[…]”

“... for success or accomplishment are, so they're essentially flying blind, but giving themselves credit for keeping afloat. Once people become⟳ aware they suffer⟳ from Dunning-Kruger and acknowledge it, they can always reverse its effect.”

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