Healthcare

Trump's Greenland Hospital Ship Proposal Rejected by Denmark

What Happened On social media, President Trump announced plans to send the USNS Mercy hospital ship to Greenland, claiming that people there were “not being taken care of” medically. The proposal came without prior diplomatic consultation with either Greenland’s autonomous government or Denmark, which handles Greenland’s foreign affairs. Both Greenland and Denmark swiftly rejected the offer. Greenland’s government emphasized that it has adequate healthcare infrastructure and prefers proper diplomatic channels over social media announcements.

February 23, 2026 Read more →

Why Technical Experts Fall for Dunning-Kruger Effect

What Happened A user on Reddit’s “Explain Like I’m Five” forum posed an intriguing question about the Dunning-Kruger effect in technical fields, sparking discussion about why professionals in complex domains like medicine often overestimate their abilities despite acknowledging their fields’ vast scope. The post referenced specific research findings showing that 75% of medical interns believed they possessed teaching-level competence, while objective assessments revealed only 20% actually performed at that standard. Similarly, surgeons frequently develop overconfidence after performing approximately 20 operations, mistakenly believing they have mastered their craft.

February 23, 2026 Read more →