Incompetence is bliss
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A social psychology research project by Justin Kruger and David Dunning tested people's perceptions of their own competence. The results support the contention that self-delusion underlies most psyches, as we all seek to 'never let 'em see you sweat.'
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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The tenor and the tax man
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Luciano Pavarotti defends his divorce and remarriage, his recent $12 million payment of back taxes to the government of Italy, and his collaborations with 'The Three Tenors' and pop singers like Mariah Carey.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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Incompetence is bliss
Article Abstract:
A Cornell University study, "Unskilled and Unaware of It" finds low levels of self-awareness of incompetence. There may some social benefit to our innate unawareness, as self-doubt can be crippling.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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