- **Epistemic status:** #evergreen First described by Justin Kruger and David Dunning in 1999, the Dunnin-Krugger effect describes a cognitive bias where a person with low ability, knowledge or competence in a particular area overestimates their abilities. Some researchers describe the opposite where highly skilled people underestimate their abilities in relation to others. This is known as [[Impostor Syndrome]]. --- ## References - Ahrens, S. (2022). _How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking_. Sönke Ahrens. - _Dunning–Kruger Effect_. (n.d.). The Decision Lab. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from <https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/dunning-kruger-effect> - Dunning–Kruger effect. (2024). In _Wikipedia_. <https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect&oldid=1231714864> - _Dunning-Kruger effect | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica_. (2024, June 17). <https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effect> - _Dunning-Kruger Effect | Psychology Today_. (n.d.). Retrieved July 22, 2024, from <https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect>