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Re:Unskilled and Unaware of It (1999) [pdf] by closed on Thursday January 11, 2018 @06:28PM (#16129071)
They only highlight the problem (underestimation of skill), and its interaction with current skill level. But that doesn't mean a person's sense of their skill level couldn't be corrected. This is exactly what one-on-one expert feedback is for.

I like the paper, because it's a good reminder to seek out tutors / mentors early when learning something, and to take them seriously when they say you have a lot to learn.

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