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A neuroscientist explains why stupidity is an existential threat to America (rawstory.com)
12 points by galaxyLogic on Feb 21, 2023 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments



Love the thumbnail.


"Stupidity is a consequence of a failure to be aware of one’s own limitations, and this type of cognitive failure has a scientific name: the Dunning-Kruger effect."




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