Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
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Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
The Dunning-Kruger Effect, Tim Pool’s Viral Debate & Mastering Critical Thinking
Thinking 2 Think
19 minutes
10 months ago
The Dunning-Kruger Effect, Tim Pool’s Viral Debate & Mastering Critical Thinking
Send us a text Welcome to Thinking 2 Think, the podcast where we deconstruct debates, dissect biases, and empower you to sharpen your critical thinking skills. In this episode, we explore: The psychology behind the Dunning-Kruger Effect and its influence on debates.Highlights from the viral Tim Pool debate and debate pitfalls.How cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and disinformation shape public opinion.Host M.A. Aponte dives deep into how soundbites and narratives can mislead, using real-w...
Thinking 2 Think
Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
