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Dunning Kruger

Agent skill
1 skill

Activate when: someone says 'how hard could it be' about an unfamiliar domain; a novice dismisses expert opinion or says 'I could do that'; someone's self-assessed confidence seems disconnected from their actual track record; a hiring or promotion decision is driven by self-presentation; feedback loops are absent and someone is operating on gut confidence alone. Do NOT activate when: the person is a known expert with an established external track record; the confidence claim is in a domain with tight, recent feedback loops that already calibrate performance.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Activate when: someone says 'how hard could it be' about an unfamiliar domain; a novice dismisses expert opinion or says 'I could do that'; someone's self-assessed confidence seems disconnected from their actual track record; a hiring or promotion decision is driven by self-presentation; feedback loops are absent and someone is operating on gut confidence alone. Do NOT activate when: the person is a known expert with an established external track record; the confidence claim is in a domain with tight, recent feedback loops that already calibrate performance.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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