The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The learning Curve

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Learning is one of the most common processes seen in every human. Of course, we learn something new all the time, starting from the very day we get born. We often associate learning with simply collecting new information. This is partially true, but learning also has a second dimension: The confidence gained or lost during the learning process. Already seems confusing? Well, not to worry, in this article we'll be talking about the Learning Process in both dimensions in detail, with something known as the Dunning-Krugger effect.



The above is a visual representation of the learning process, which we will be looking at in Detail:

1. Starting out: When you learn something, of course you learn from the basics, which is meant to be easy, and, of course, when you find something easy, your confidence gains.

2. Mount Stupid: This is where your initial confidence gets you; To a point where you know almost nothing yet, yet you feel overconfident on your knowledge. Basically, it's a point where ou're "Too stupid to know you're stupid". This, I know, seems ridiculous, but is a really common part of the learning process, and is the point just before things go downhill.

3. Valley of despair: Your confidence goes low just as easily as it came up. Your mindset would go from "I can do anything!!!" to "I can't do this...", and this is perfectly normal, as this is soon to heal.

4. Slope of Enlightenment: After tumbling down into the valley of despair, you continue on your journey by going through the Slope of Enlightenment. This is where you slowly, but surely, gain confidence as you learn more and more.

5. Towards the end of your learning journey, you'll reach your destination: The Plateau of Sustainability. You will end up with confidence, AND sufficient knowledge in your area. At this point, you'll have fully mastered the topic, and could even teach others with your own experience.

So, this is the full run-through of a complete learning experience, and I hope you leave this article enlightened. Thanks for reading, and see you next time!

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