Play button Why incompetent people often think they’re actually the bestVox - German LopezThere’s a psychological phenomenon behind it: the Dunning-Kruger effect. Maybe you’ve experienced this at school or work before: Dealing with someone who thinks he’s much better at his job than he really
The Difference Between Rationality and IntelligenceThe New York Times - By DAVID Z. HAMBRICK and ALEXANDER P. BURGOYNEARE you intelligent — or rational? The question may sound redundant, but in recent years researchers have demonstrated just how distinct those two cognitive attributes actually are. It all started in early
Play button Why So Many Smart People Aren’t HappyThe Atlantic - Joe PinskerIt’s a paradox: Shouldn’t the most accomplished be well equipped to make choices that maximize life satisfaction? There are three things, once one’s basic needs are satisfied, that academic literature
People Want Power Because They Want AutonomyThe Atlantic - Julie BeckNew research suggests being in charge is appealing because it offers freedom—not because it allows people to control others. Power is a force that needs an object: To have power, a person has to have over
