I’ve been fascinated by the Dunning-Kruger effect for years. I’ve seen its effects in both the lindy hop and programming worlds, and is one of the primary reasons why the idea of politicians learning how to code makes me so nervous.
Good writing is hard, top 10 lists are easy
Make sure you read the follow up on “content everywhere, but not a drop to drink”:
It’s easier to post a top 10 list. A slideshow. A viral video.
Content Everywhere, But Not A Drop To Drink
Couldn’t agree more.
Read the stories that are published in the tech blogosphere tomorrow. Are most published because the writer put in a lot of work or original thought? No, most are published because more — more — more content leads to more — more — more pageviews.
Awesome.
(Source: youtube.com)
