Where is this mentality coming from where people who don't know about a topic wanting to be in charge of whatever it is they're talking about? This definitely is one factor as to why we don't live in a meritocracy. - Upgoat

Where is this mentality coming from where people who don't know about a topic wanting to be in charge of whatever it is they're talking about? This definitely is one factor as to why we don't live in a meritocracy.
submitted by iThinkiShitYourself to Rants 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 18:42:16 ago (+7/-0) (Rants)

For example: Don't know shit about folding tables, but there was an MSM "news" article talking about it? You outta be in charge of all things folding tables - tell people where to buy them, how to use them, how to manufacture them, which colors are going to cause the apocalypse, and, by golly, everybody better be all-in on those ideas because you got a feeling about it.

This is so weird. I haven't looked closer at this phenomenon to see if any of the people advocating for a meritocracy are spouting these things, but I'm pretty sure they're not. That being said, there are a. lot. of people that talk like this in america.

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[ - ] Looneyskiproony 2 points 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 19:02:12 ago (+2/-0)

Like climate experts that don't know the percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere.

[ + ] Panic

[ - ] Panic 0 points 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 21:49:30 ago (+0/-0)

CO2 is good. The more the better. All plant life depends on it in abundance.

[ + ] bobdole9

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 2 monthsFeb 2, 2024 08:40:54 ago (+0/-0)

Shh...they get bent out of shape when you tell them "more CO2 means more plants".

[ - ] Cantaloupe 1 point 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 19:34:25 ago (+1/-0)

Mostly narcissism
Overestimation of abilities
Desire Recognition
Lack Empathy - they do care of it fails

Alternatively - imposter syndrome
Paradoxically they feel inadequate, a fraud - and overcompensate to prove their worth

The latter might be more common with increasing complexity.

[ + ] iThinkiShitYourself

[ - ] iThinkiShitYourself [op] 0 points 2 monthsFeb 2, 2024 10:59:49 ago (+0/-0)

Overestimation of abilities

ahhh the Dunning-Kreuger effect.

[ - ] BlueEyedAngloMasterRaceGod 1 point 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 19:12:26 ago (+1/-0)

tbh i should be in charge of voat though i know nothing about site management

[ + ] DukeofRaul

[ - ] DukeofRaul 0 points 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 19:30:49 ago (+0/-0)

Im a power mod so it wont hapoen

[ - ] DukeofRaul 1 point 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 18:48:47 ago (+1/-0)

I dont know what youre talking about but it could be narcissm and psychopathy

[ - ] deleted 0 points 3 monthsFeb 1, 2024 22:50:56 ago (+0/-0)

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