Psychology

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Less You Know, The More Confident You Are

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The person who’s been studying photography for two weeks will confidently explain to you exactly how to take professional photos. They’ve watched YouTube tutorials. They’ve read a few articles. They understand aperture and shutter speed. They know everything there is to know. Meanwhile, the photographer with twenty years of experience hesitates when you ask them how to shoot in challenging light. They explain that it depends on multiple factors. They mention edge cases and exceptions. They express uncertainty about what will work best in your specific situation. This pattern repeats across every domain. The person who just started investing knows...

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