A friend recently reminded me of Y2K and the dot-com implosion. It’s hard to believe that was just two decades ago. It made me wonder what the next twenty years will look like. Predicting the future is always suspect but what fascinates me most are predictions about foundational innovations which have already been technologically proven. What stands in their way are the cultural impediments that block every disruptive innovation. We adamantly
Psychology
November 11, 2022
Dealing with Negative People
What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those closest to you such as friends, family, and colleagues—treat you. When people close to you are nice to you, you can’t help but feel happy; when they mistreat you or avoid you, you are bound to be unhappy. The
October 13, 2022
Why do Public officials suffer from the Dunning-Kruger effect as well as everyone else too by Omar M. Almahmoud
The Dunning Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with low ability level overestimate their abilities. This often leads to them making poor decisions due to their lack of knowledge and skills. However, this isn’t just limited to those with low ability. In fact, everyone suffers from the Dunning Kruger effect to some extent. This includes public department heads who often suffer from the Dunning Kruger effect due to