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Navigating the Dunning-Kruger Era in the Age of AI

Alejandro G. Rangel
9 min readNov 27, 2023

“Consider this: while the average person makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day, the world’s most advanced supercomputers can perform quadrillions of calculations at the same time. It’s like comparing the flicker of a candle to the blazing sun.”

This staggering contrast not only highlights the vast difference in processing capabilities between humans and machines but also sets the stage for a profound exploration into the evolving landscape of decision-making in the digital age.

But first of all, let me (or rather, Bing Chat) explain what the Dunning-Kruger effect IS: In essence, it’s a bias where the less competent you are, the more competent you think you are, and vice versa.

We cool now?… Ok, let’s move on.

As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, where traditional skills and jobs are rapidly being reshaped or replaced by artificial intelligence, the value of human wisdom becomes increasingly paramount.

In this article, we delve into the journey from mere knowledge accumulation to the nuanced art of wise decision-making, especially in business and technology.

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Alejandro G. Rangel
Alejandro G. Rangel

Written by Alejandro G. Rangel

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