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Naked Psychology with Doug and KendallAuthor: Doug and Kendall
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall is a podcast where we explore the connections between psychology and everyday life. With over 30 years of experience in counseling and psychology, we aim to present complex topics in an accessible and relatable way. Our primary goal is to provide insights that help you better understand yourself and the world around you. Language: en-us Genres: Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall; The Psychology of Stupid
Episode 29
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall start with a simple question: What is intelligence, really? Moving beyond IQ scores, they explore how true intelligence includes critical thinking, emotional awareness, and the humility to recognize what we don’t know. From there, the conversation shifts into the Dunning–Kruger Effect, explaining how people with limited knowledge often overestimate their competence—not because they’re incapable, but because they lack the self-awareness to see their blind spots. The discussion also weaves in the Peter Principle, showing how competent people can appear “incompetent” when promoted into roles requiring entirely different skills. The episode closes by unpacking some surprising truths about human thinking—like why most of us believe we’re above average and why confidence is often mistaken for competence—challenging listeners to rethink what we really mean when we call someone “stupid.”
