The Dunning-Kruger Effect Explains Why Society Is So Screwed-Up bit.ly/3eJVHnQ D-K Effect = tendency 4 people to misjudge their abilities. The peak (left) is referred to as Mount Stupid @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt 
Those with the loudest voices have the most confidence but little competence. Many of the noisiest on Twitter, Facebook, etc. have only read an article or 2, saw another user’s video, or browsed comments. @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt
On the other hand, the more educated are quiet. Perhaps the biggest threat to society is the growing antiscience movement, which is fueled by the Dunning-Kruger effect @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt
Those on Mount Stupid have the biggest influence, often supporting antiscience candidates, intentionally or unintentionally spreading misinformation, or even helping to create antiscience legislation @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt
The solution is to start offering media training to scientists and encouraging–or even requiring–them to engage with the public. @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt
This might help reverse the Dunning-Kruger effect, elevating those in the Valley of Despair (right) to the same level of those on Mount Stupid. @drsilenzi @dr_enricorosso @Nemomnis @waltermazzucco @MRGualano @LeadMedIt
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