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> I've learned that there's a strong correlation between knowledge and humility. It's the Dunning–Kruger effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93
by ahoge 12y ago
> I've learned that there's a strong correlation between knowledge and humility.
It's the Dunning–Kruger effect:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
- enraged_camel 12y agoNo, I disagree. There's a big difference between humility and lack of self-confidence.
- ahoge 12y agoThat's just the most extreme form. As with most things, it's a gradient. If you know that there are things you don't know, you'll probably be more humble. If you feel overwhelmed, because there doesn't seem to be an end in sight, it might affect your confidence.
- ianstallings 12y agoI tend to agree with this but I also think that a knowledgeable person should be eager to stand his or her ground and probably will on subjects that matter dearly to them. For instance you might be able to convince a scientist of a philosophical viewpoint, but they might never budge from their stance on a scientific view point and in turn adamantly defend its idea with an almost righteous conviction (e.g. Richard Dawkins). But I guess we should be truly happy about this effect. If the smart amongst us were brow beating us all constantly it would be very painful indeed. I know I'd be a ripe target.