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Dunning-Kruger & Knowingness Quad

Trent Carter (2020) Dual-Curve Model unified with Confidence/Humility Quadrants & Big-Five Shifts

Crossover (P = A): x = 68.0% (68.5)
Inspected Regime (x = 68.0%) Proficient
Perceived vs. Actual 68.5 / 68.5
Calibration (Δ = P − A) 0.0 (Calibrated)
Epistemic Quadrant Proficient Crossover

Fig 1: Unified Dual-Curve & Epistemic Zones

Competence
Novice 0 – 25%
Competent 25 – 50%
Proficient 50 – 75%
Expert 75 – 100%
Conscious
Don't Know 0
Know 1
Know 1
Don't Know 0
Sub-Conscious
Don't Know 0
Don't Know 0
Know 1
Know 1
Epistemic Level
Limited Knowledge
Some Knowledge
Solid Knowledge
Understanding
Trait & Calibration Presets Click a preset or drag sliders to morph the Perceived trajectory
0
Global self-evaluation offset (−20 to +20)
0
Neuroticism dip once Conscious = 1 (x > 25%)
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Real-world testing damps error toward A