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The week's question
In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: tairbear00 ✸  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: OT: Dunning-Kruger effect
Date: 03/14/25 3:56 PM
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Texirish, I too, am very much appreciative of Manlobbi for providing the link that identifies the name of this disorder and will share this link with my kids and grandkids! I've oft been guilty of this at times as well...usually during heated discussions (in which at almost age 75, I no longer care to participate, here or anywhere else!).

I've experienced this phenomenon throughout most of my life, especially in businesses I developed (with the help of many others, much more capable and expert than myself, especially in aviation technical matters). When a senior staff member would sheepishly present, with confidence, a solution to a complex matter, I would quietly ask "Are you speaking beyond your knowledge?" This was also the same question I later had for my kids and grandkids. And, wouldn't you know...they (and my staff) turned this around on ME...harumph!!! Now I FINALLY know what to call my disorder, thanks Manlobbi!!

Anyone who has held even the briefest conversation with Manlobbi is well aware that this complex does not remotely apply to this very thoughtful, humble, kind, charitable, and brilliant man! I have a grandson who I hope follows Manlobbi's example. My grandson taught himself calculus at the age of ten, programs computers, is interested in Quantum Mechanics hopes to soon play piano in concert, acts and sings in community plays...yet remains well-grounded. I'm hoping he's a mini-Manlobbi!! (OK... Grandpa tair has to proudly brag a little!).

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