The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area. This tends to occur because a lack of self-awareness prevents them ...

First identified by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger in 1999, this cognitive bias sheds light on the pitfalls of self-assessment and the importance of self-awareness.

We all find it difficult to admit when we might be wrong. In an increasingly polarised world, it seems as if people are becoming more convinced of their own beliefs and less willing to contemplate ...

Research conducted by Justin Kruger and David Dunning from Cornell University showed that unqualified people tend to overestimate their abilities, while experts often underestimate their skills.

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area. This tends to occur because a lack of self-awareness prevents them ...