The Dunning–Kruger effect describes a simple pattern in human learning. When someone first starts developing a skill, they often become confident faster than they become competent. They know a little, it feels like a lot, and the brain gets ahead of itself. As they improve and see more of the game’s complexity, that overconfidence drops. Eventually, with experience, feedback and practice, their confidence lines up with their level. Squash shows this pattern clearly. A new or rapidly improving...

The Batman Effect comes from a study in npj Mental Health Research  titled “The Batman Effect: Unpredictable Events Enhance Prosocial Behavior,”  and it captures something coaches regularly create at big tournaments. When Batman appeared on the Milan subway, people behaved better. They offered seats more often, paid more attention to others and helped keep the environment fair. Many didn’t even realise he was there. The atmosphere shifted and behaviour followed. A coach at the US Junior Open...

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