Thread by @steak_umm

beef tip: be wary of the dunning-kruger effect. this occurs when people think they are smarter or more competent than they actually are, leading to blindspots. it doesn’t matter how intelligent or self-aware you are. everyone is susceptible and affected by it at some point

everyone tends to think of themselves as the most rational, moral being. but in reality, if everyone thinks this then clearly not everyone is right. the problem is that people are rarely capable of noticing self flaws or biases on their own. no one is objective in self analysis

it’s like the age-old saying goes, if you want to get to know what someone is like, don’t ask them, ask the people closest to them. it takes constant accountability and outside perspectives to stay in check. if you think you're immune to this, it only makes you more vulnerable

truth is that few people learn from source material, proven experts, or anything that challenges their biases. most learn from whatever reaffirms what they already think. the best way to combat this sneaky problem is by staying curious to possibilities and open to criticism

there's a spectrum of beliefs and ideas that people hold, ranging from dangerously terrible to brilliantly beneficial. where everyone falls on that spectrum matters a great deal. constant awareness of cognitive biases can be helpful in moving more people to more beneficial views

it’s easy to point the finger at others and claim they're suffering from biases like dunning-kruger. what's difficult is considering that you yourself could be. take a step back at times to look internally. seek help in doing this from trusted people in your life

Steak-umm bless