You Know Less Than You Think You Do: The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Writers

Write On SC - A podcast by Kasie Whitener

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On July 4, 2020, Kasie and Rex were in the studio to take on that most American of all traits: overestimating your own competence. Ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect? It’s a scientific theory (supported with research) that suggests the least competent people are the most likely to overestimate their own competence. Sound familiar? It means the people who know the least will believe they know the most.