the Dunning-Kruger effect

named after psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger. they show empirically that the least competent people often believe they are among the most competent. In contrast, people that are competent are often filled with self-doubt and think that they aren't.

i mean it goes without saying, unskilled people lack the skill necessary to evaluate their own skill. or the skills needed to be competent at a particular task are virtually identical to those required to evaluate one’s competence.

edit: i meant to add that they say there's a reverse effect. competent people are often insecure. so what you have are a lot of incompetent people trying to do things they aren't good at, and when you try to tell them, they won't believe you; and competent people not attempting or giving up doing things they would be good at.

[Judge Jude]

the key to life is knowing what you know - and knowing what you don't know.

[nullnor]

i think it has something to do with nature. if people tried something and failed a lot they'd stop trying. she creates two types of people dandelions and orchids. dandelions aren't the most successful but they never give up. orchids are pretty but more selective and less resilient.

[Fresno Bob]

the key to life is knowing what you know - and knowing what you don't know.

"I drink and I know things"

[DMT]

the key to life is knowing what you know - and knowing what you don't know.

"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing."