Psychology · 21 min
The Knowledge Illusion
By Steven Sloman | Philip Fernbach
This episode reveals why our individual understanding is often shallower than we think, and how our reliance on a vast, invisible network of collective knowledge shapes our beliefs and our world.
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Psychology
Duration
21 min
What it is about
Cognitive Bias, Collective Intelligence, Intellectual Humility
Who it is for
If you've ever felt certain about a complex issue but struggled to explain its mechanics, this will clarify why, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach, cognitive scientists, reveal how our minds are wired to overestimate what we know, drawing on decades of research into human cognition and collective intelligence.
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