Welcome to the Dunning-Kruger University! For anyone interested in learning about research and commentary on the Dunning-Kruger effect, this page is a great place to get started. You’ll find links to various research papers, news articles, videos, podcasts, and more, organized by interest.
If you have just learned about the Dunning-Kruger effect and are looking to go into a deeper dive, we’d recommend you start with DKE 101, which is full of helpful starting points.
COMMUNICATIONS 200: The DKE in the Media
If you’re looking to see how the Dunning-Kruger effect has been linked to current issues in various popular media outlets including the New York Times, Adam Ruins Everything, TED-Ed, and This American Life, click on this button.
PEDAGOGY 200: Teaching the DKE
If you’re an educator looking for ways to teach your class about the Dunning-Kruger effect, this button is for you. It provides material suited for learners of all ages: from educational YouTube videos, to op-ed articles, to research papers.
INDEPENDENT STUDY 400: Research on the DKE
If you’re a researcher who is interested in seeing how the Dunning-Kruger effect has been cited in the literature, click here for a list of peer-reviewed papers.
