In this episode, we look at how influencers are known in the virtual world by us humans and how this creates an illusion of meritocracy in them. How incompetent people systematically enter large companies. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a psychological phenomenon in which people with low abilities overestimate their skills, while people with high abilities underestimate themselves. In other words, people with less knowledge or skills tend to overestimate their abilities and mistakenly think that they are superior to others. In today's world, social networks play a big role in reinforcing the Dunning-Kruger effect. Many people associate their identity with the number of followers, likes, and comments they receive. The more these interactions, the more knowledge and skills they have. This situation can lead to the spread of misinformation and misplaced self-confidence. Social media effect: Social media allows people to quickly reach a wide audience. But this rapid and widespread access, without taking into account actual knowledge and expertise, can make people feel that their expertise and knowledge are much greater than they actually are. Especially on sensitive and complex topics, this phenomenon can cause many problems. As one of the most important factors in modern life, social media plays a large role in shaping people's identities. Many people tie their identity and value to the number of followers, likes, and comments they receive. This dependence on social approval can have profound effects on people's psyche and behavior. People usually feel valuable and confident when they receive a large number of likes and comments. This positive feeling can lead to a boost in self-esteem and a sense of adequacy. On the other hand, when people receive less social interaction than they expect, they may experience feelings of depression, anxiety, and even low self-esteem. This dependence on social approval can become a form of addiction, where people are constantly seeking approval from others. Illusion of Knowledge and the Dunning-Kruger Effect: One of the most important negative effects of social networks is the creation of the illusion of knowledge among users. By having a large number of followers and receiving numerous likes, people mistakenly believe that they have more knowledge and skills than they actually do. This is exactly what is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect. People with fewer skills overestimate their abilities and mistakenly think that they are experts. This illusion can lead to the spread of false and misleading information, as people present themselves as authoritative sources without having sufficient knowledge. This situation can also cause people to be overconfident and self-confident, preventing them from learning and developing their skills. As a result, social networks can not only have positive effects on social connections and access to information, but can also lead to the strengthening of the Dunning-Kruger effect and increased psychological problems caused by dependence on social approval. To address these challenges, it is essential for people to approach information and interactions on social networks with greater self-awareness and a critical approach. Gender and equality in companies: In recent years, large companies, especially under the influence of ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria, have tried to promote gender equality in their workplaces. Companies such as BlackRock, by supporting these criteria and working to increase diversity and gender equality, are trying to create more equal and fairer workplaces. Given these developments, many companies have changed their policies to attract and retain talented workers of all genders. Gender gap and lower participation of women in STEM fields: Gender gap in the workplace remains one of the major challenges in modern societies. This gender gap is especially visible in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Women have traditionally been less represented in these fields, and there are several reasons for this. One of the main reasons is the existence of structural discrimination and gender attitudes that start in childhood and continue throughout all stages of education and career. Cultural and social expectations also play a large role in reducing the motivation and opportunities for women to enter STEM fields. These attitudes cause girls and young women to be less interested in these fields and to seek career opportunities in other fields. In addition, the lack of female role models in STEM fields can also reduce women's motivation and self-confidence to enter these fields. When young women have fewer successful female role models in these fields, they are naturally less likely to think that they can succeed in these fields. On the other hand, large companies and government institutions have tried in recent years to reduce this gap by promoting gender equality and increa