Why the Least Skilled Often Think They’re the Smartest: The Dunning–Kruger Effect Explained(Stupidity Syndrome)
In today’s world, where confidence can sometimes overshadow competence, many people express strong opinions with unwavering certainty—even when they are objectively wrong. This phenomenon, known as the Dunning–Kruger effect, is a cognitive bias in which individuals with low competence in a subject tend to overestimate their own abilities. Discovered in 1999 by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, this effect has since become a widely recognized concept in psychology, business, and social behavior. Researchers attribute the bias to a lack of self-awareness, noting that individuals who lack expertise in a particular area also lack the ability to recognize their own … Continue reading Why the Least Skilled Often Think They’re the Smartest: The Dunning–Kruger Effect Explained(Stupidity Syndrome)

