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Epistemic Calibration & Dunning-Kruger Phase-Space

Mapping self-perceived knowingness against objective skill across the video's 4 behavioral regions, Rumsfeld's Knowingness Matrix (x = 5, y = 5), and Big-Five personality modulation.

Milestones:
Inspected Point (Skill x) 2.00 · Mount Stupid
Self-Perception / Error Δ y = 7.16 · Δ = +5.16
Video Region Arrogant (Above Line)
Knowingness Stage Unconscious Incompetence
Trait & Feedback Modulation ymod = (1 − V)(ybase + 0.6E − 0.5N) + V·x
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Shifts baseline self-confidence upward (+0.6E)
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Amplifies self-doubt & impostor trough (−0.5N)
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Damps bias toward y = x calibration