Spice FM Explores the Dunning-Kruger Effect: Overconfidence in Politics and Beyond

Kenya's Spice FM Radio Show Explores the Dunning-Kruger Effect: A Discussion on Overconfidence and Competence Nairobi, Kenya – May 30, 2025 – Spice FM radio host, SpiceFMKe, recently hosted a discussion on the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where individuals with limited skills in a particular area overestimate their abilities. The discussion, part of the "The Situation Room" show, used everyday examples to illustrate the phenomenon. "People with low ability in a domain tend to overestimate their competence," explained SpiceFMKe, referencing the Dunning-Kruger effect. The show explored how this bias manifests in various sectors, including politics, where individuals with limited knowledge may hold strong opinions and confidently express them. The discussion also incorporated a proverb, "Knowledge is like a baobab tree—no one can encompass it with their arms; you can’t hug it and link your hands around it." This served as a metaphor for the vastness of knowledge and the limitations of individual understanding. The show highlighted the importance of self-awareness and continuous learning in overcoming this cognitive bias. The show concluded with a call for greater critical thinking and humility in various fields.