Why are many posters on ET afflicted with the Dunning Kreuger effect?

Discussion in 'Psychology' started by zdreg, Sep 11, 2023.

  1. zdreg

    zdreg

    "The Dunning-Kruger effect effect occurs when a person's lack of knowledge and skills in a certain area cause them to overestimate their own competence

    Squeak up.
     
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  2. Sprout

    Sprout

    idk

    :D
     
  3. rb7

    rb7

    Probably cause they have tendency to speak louder than the rest of the crowd.
    Especially on the social media.
    So, they seem to outnumber the ones who are not afflicted by that, but in fact they are really just more visible.

    If you're not confident, you'll stay low profile.
     
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  5. Overnight

    Overnight

    Zdreg is pulling a fast one on you guys. Remember the definition of DK in relation to the question.
     
  6. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    zdreg is the definition of dunning Kruger
     
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  7. I think it's very easy to fool yourself in trading. Many of the people here who are trying to fool others actually fooled themselves first and still believes their own nonsense, even though their broker account tells a different story.

    Then you have those who never made it or at least didn't make it big, but which enjoys lecturing and acting the role of the guru - maybe gathering a small crowd of followers which makes them feel good about themselves. :)
     
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  8. traider

    traider

    Fake it till you make it always works
     
  9. M.W.

    M.W.

    Did you realize that idiots always wonder why there are so many idiots around?

     
  10. speedo

    speedo

    ET lol
     
    #10     Sep 11, 2023
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