One of the best ways to learn one's ignorance is to have a set back. When things that were so easy become difficult, it takes courage to learn again. And when things that were difficult become easy, it just blows your mind.
Sometimes fear holds us back. Sometimes it just doesn't seem to be where we are in the moment, because things have changed and we need to adjust to the changes. At times we need to let go, head in a different direction perhaps. The more things change, the more they become the same. The timing of this conversation is perfect, btw. When I flipped my calendar this morning, the inspirational quote reads, "Life is not about who you once were. It's about who you are now, and who you have the potential to be."
Yeah, right? I find that the DK effect is something that is all around us (incl within ourselves) all the time and yet, I often almost "forget" about it.
Typical mentions of DK revolve around incompetence. Much more interesting in my opinion is the effect on competent/smart individuals - nice to see that here!
Yeah you're absolutely right. While I appreciate intellectual and epistemic humility, I think that -- especially in today's world -- DK leads to a lot of overly cautious and passive communication/involvement of those who are most suited to lead the discussion.
One of the best ways to learn one's ignorance is to have a set back. When things that were so easy become difficult, it takes courage to learn again. And when things that were difficult become easy, it just blows your mind.
Interesting perspective, thank you! What do you mean exactly by that it takes courage to learn again? Curious about your thoughts!
Sometimes fear holds us back. Sometimes it just doesn't seem to be where we are in the moment, because things have changed and we need to adjust to the changes. At times we need to let go, head in a different direction perhaps. The more things change, the more they become the same. The timing of this conversation is perfect, btw. When I flipped my calendar this morning, the inspirational quote reads, "Life is not about who you once were. It's about who you are now, and who you have the potential to be."
Nicely written!
Thank you Hikmet! Appreciate the feedback.
Always a good reminder.
Yeah, right? I find that the DK effect is something that is all around us (incl within ourselves) all the time and yet, I often almost "forget" about it.
Typical mentions of DK revolve around incompetence. Much more interesting in my opinion is the effect on competent/smart individuals - nice to see that here!
Yeah you're absolutely right. While I appreciate intellectual and epistemic humility, I think that -- especially in today's world -- DK leads to a lot of overly cautious and passive communication/involvement of those who are most suited to lead the discussion.