> That people's self-estimation increases with their actual ability, but only by a surprisingly small degree (actual results show a slight upwards trend, simulated random results are flat) -- another significant difference
If everyone thinks they are slightly above average, isn't this inevitable? If everyone thinks they are slightly above average, people who are slightly above average are going to be the most accurate at predicting where they land?
If everyone thinks they are slightly above average, isn't this inevitable? If everyone thinks they are slightly above average, people who are slightly above average are going to be the most accurate at predicting where they land?