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 Posted - 01/03/2011 : 07:36:42 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Hal
I came across a nice post this morning on one of our favorite subjects. While the writer doesn't directly invoke the Dunning-Kruger Effect, he does provide a nice illustration of such cognitive dissonance in play.
Why I Don’t Trust Experts
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Expert, n.
One who is adept at convincing others that he possesses knowledge in greater abundance than anyone else present. Any problem is insignificant, as there will always be an expert close by.
Good article.
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