Self-proclaimed experts more vulnerable to the illusion of knowledge

[Panich52]

Self-proclaimed experts more vulnerable to the illusion of knowledge

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sciencedaily/strange_science/~3/CXsWkZULpkE/150720092303.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email

The more people think they know about a topic in general, the more likely they are to allege knowledge of completely made-up information and false facts, a phenomenon known as 'overclaiming,' research shows.

[HFRN]

1. somone checked out that study

and found a lot of evidence missing

so, i guess it's true

[Igel]

2. LOL.

Pride sucks.

[Xipe Totec]

3. Ha yes, the so called 'Cliff Clavin Syndrome'... I studied it extensively at Whatsamara U.