THE DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT

Kevin R. Free's performance requires a skilled handling of this material, which he accomplishes successfully. Stoopendaal's story is told from the perspective of a nameless adult male. You likely know the type: a budding intellectual filled with important thoughts who applies conceptual frameworks to everyday life yet is steeped in outdated gender stereotypes. Motivated by Stephen King's instructive work ON WRITING, he forces himself to complete his own masterwork. Despite his best efforts, his artistic plans go awry. Meanwhile, he engages in lengthy discussions on the meaning of various TED Talks and popular male self-help authors. Perhaps he's overestimating his ability? For listeners, this experience could be off-putting, but Free's approach makes the journey thought-provoking and entertaining as he captures this self-proclaimed intellectual. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]