Hayden-Cruzer Effect
Similar to the Dunning-Kruger effect where dumb people with low self awareness are more likely to feel like they are smarter and smart people with self awareness feel they are dumb. The Hayden-Cruzer effect is when a person is aware of the Dunning-Kruger effect and believes they are smarter than other people as a result.
Joe thought he was the fucking smartest hot shit for telling people at work about the Dunning-Kruger effect while he himself was suffering from the Hayden-Cruzer effect.
Hayden-Cruzer Effect by Hayden-Cruzer September 27, 2026