The Illusion of Explanatory Depth: Thinking We Know More Than We Do
26 September 2025

The Illusion of Explanatory Depth: Thinking We Know More Than We Do

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Ever feel confident you understand how something works—until you try to explain it? That’s the illusion of explanatory depth. Discover why our sense of knowledge often exceeds reality, and how this bias affects learning, confidence, and decision-making.