The Knowledge Illusion
by Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach
We know far less than we think because knowledge lives in communities, not heads. Implications for politics, education and decision-making. Provocative and clear.
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you want to understand why smart people are confidently wrong.
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you want a how-to.
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Three things you will actually use
- Knowledge is communal.
- Explanation reveals ignorance.
- Humility is accurate.
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Try to explain how a toilet works in detail.
Our verdict
Why we never think alone.
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