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Dunning Kruger Effect

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Cognitive biases that interfere with Foundation Inspections: The Dunning-Kruger Effect

In previous blogs I noted that for survival reasons, humans have developed heuristic mental shortcuts that often.

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On Site, Immediate Foundation Repair Evaluations

Sometimes, customers tell us they were advised by other foundation repair contractors that they can do a foundation investigation, make recommendations, design a repair plan and pricing at a one.

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Foundation Repair: Salesperson vs. Engineers

Foundation Repair Who Knows BEST: Self Proclaimed 'Experts' vs Licensed, Professional Engineers?

I have, on occasion, discussed with our customers who have been the victims of overconfident.

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