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joep schuurkes Nov 26, 2023

I knew the Dunning-Kruger effect wasn't valid, but thanks to this post I finally understand why: "The Dunning-Kruger Effect is Autocorrelation"
https://economicsfromthetopdown.com/2022/04/08/the-dunning-kruger-effect-is-autocorrelation/

The Dunning-Kruger Effect is Autocorrelation – Economics from the Top Down

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@joeposaurus Dunning-Kruger is one of many studies meant to give an air of legitimacy to hierarchy (i.e. that some people "deserve" to be ruled over). It gives individuals an excuse to stop listening to people challenging their power.