Editor's Viewpoint

Editorial: Dunning-Kruger Effect Takes Center Stage On Social Media

By Joel Washburn • March 10, 2026 • Updated June 23, 2026

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area.

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