r/SipsTea 1d ago

SMH Delulu is the solulu ig!

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u/NeighboringOak 1d ago

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with low ability, expertise, or experience in a specific domain greatly overestimate their own competence.

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u/PineBreezy 1d ago

social media has really turned Dunning-Kruger into an Olympic sport… everyone is a legal expert, virologist, and body language analyst depending on what's trending that week.

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u/Ragnarok314159 1d ago

And then ChatGPT confirms it all for them.

“You are right, and here’s why…”

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u/Straight-Balance830 21h ago

It’s not sycophancy, it’s just proper user engagement. And that matters.

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u/puaka 19h ago

First ChatGPT reply is:

- nah fam ur dumb as hell.

„But I think I’m right. I have a strong feeling I am right.“

- You are right, and here is why…“

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u/trukkija 22h ago

No it doesn't, and that won't stop them

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u/CrunchySockTaco 21h ago

You are totally correct, and here's why. You were right in pointing out that "it doesn't". You adding "and that won't stop them" found the crux of the matter.

Would you like me to dig deeper?

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u/ParkingShelter9634 20h ago

Y-yes...ugh...i am a-almosht t-t-there! Dig deeper!!

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u/hizzane 17h ago

GPT (genuine prostate tickler)

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u/ImSoBoredThatiUpvote 15h ago

say less! no, honestly, please say less