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1. ranger_danger · 1789841413 · focus · HN ↗

   "As a rule, strong feelings about issues do not emerge from deep understanding." -Sloman and Fernbach

   Also, the Dunning-Kruger effect still applies to smart people. You don't stop when you are estimating your ability correctly; as you learn more, you gain more awareness of your ignorance and continue being conservative with your self-estimates.

   1. acheron · 1789842124 · focus · HN ↗

      Reminder that the “Dunning-Kruger effect” is not real. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=49160437">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=49160437

      1. readthenotes1 · 1789842836 · focus · HN ↗

         That reminds me of the old saying &quot; who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?&quot;

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