#179 - What is the illusion of knowledge?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of the illusion of knowledge and references previous discussions on related topics.

Further episodes to dive deeper into topics discussed here are: #35 - What good is a distinction? #70 - What is self-awareness? #143 - What is feedback? #144 - How can you give and receive feedback? Want to stay informed? Subscribe here Have a question? Send a message on Instagram or X More about Kyle? Read this brief bio Support the podcast? Buy a coffee Want to learn more? Take a course on Udemy Intro/outro music: Fly Away by Mountaineer

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Nielson

Topics covered

• illusion of knowledge
• self-awareness
• feedback
• distinction
• education

Keywords

• illusion of knowledge
• self-awareness
• feedback
• distinction
• education
• podcast
• Kyle Nielson

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: #35 - What good is a distinction?, #70 - What is self-awareness?, #143 - What is feedback?, #144 - How can you give and receive feedback?

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