The Curse of Knowledge: Why Experts Struggle to Explain

Mental Minute by Hassen, Zsolt, & NotebookLM

Episode notes

The Curse of Knowledge is a cognitive bias where experts find it hard to imagine what it’s like not to know something. This episode explores how it affects teaching, communication, and leadership. Learn why clarity gets lost in translation—and how to bridge the gap between expertise and understanding.

Keywords
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