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Exploring the secrets of the curse of knowledge - how understanding this cognitive bias can improve our communication, teaching, and decision-making skills. The term the “curse of knowledge” was coined in a 1989 paper by researchers Colin Camerer, George Loewenstein, and Martin Weber. This phenomenon is sometimes also conceptualized as  epistemic egocentrism , though some theoretical distinctions may be drawn between these concepts. Because the curse of knowledge can cause issues in various areas of life, such as when it comes to communicating with others, it’s important to understand it.   The Curse Of Knowledge: Common Occurrences & Influences Teaching Beginners: The Curse of Expertise -->  This can make it harder for experts to teach beginners (also known as the curse of expertise) .  For example, a math professor might find it difficult to teach first-year math students, because it’s hard for the professor to account for the fact that the...

  ***Continued from Chapter 01 (Covered previously: What Is Big Picture Thinking, Importance Of Big Picture Thinking, Detail Oriented Or A Big Picture Thinker- The Difference) Link to Chapter 01 Why Big Picture Thinking Matters At times, it can be hard to focus on the bigger picture, especially if you tend to be detail-oriented. It’s tempting to get bogged down in daily tasks and to-do lists. But taking time to step back and look at the broader context offers several key benefits:  Scientific studies have shown that entrepreneurs who embrace big picture thinking are more successful in navigating uncertain situations and discovering innovative solutions . This is why many startups, like Amazon and Netflix, have been able to pivot and thrive by looking beyond their initial business models. Identifying the Different Approaches - Approach Indicators No matter which field we belong to – an aspiring entrepreneur, someone who’s putting together a dream team, or polishing our...