Masters in Business David Dunning on the Dunning-Kruger Effect
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Mar 21, 2020 David Dunning, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, is known for his groundbreaking research on the Dunning-Kruger effect. He discusses how people often overestimate their abilities and the implications of this on decision-making. Dunning examines cognitive biases and the challenges of self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of metacognition. The conversation also touches on societal influences on personal goals and the impact of misinformation, trust, and the evolving landscape of academic research in psychology.
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Lemon Juice Bank Robber
- MacArthur Wheeler robbed a bank believing lemon juice made him invisible to cameras.
- He tested this by mis-aiming a Polaroid at his face and was subsequently caught.
Universality of Dunning-Kruger
- The Dunning-Kruger effect applies to everyone, as we all have areas where we are incompetent without realizing it.
- It's not just about "stupid people," but about our own blind spots.
Mount Stupid Origin
- The popular "Mount Stupid" chart, visualizing the Dunning-Kruger effect, was not created by Dunning and Kruger.
- They later validated the internet's intuitive visualization in a 2018 study.