063 - The Search Effect - Matthew Fisher
You Are Not So Smart
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The Power of Collective Knowledge
This chapter explores the concepts of transactive memory and cognitive division, highlighting how individuals depend on collective knowledge to enhance their understanding. Through anecdotes and discussions on reliance on social networks and the internet, it reveals the complexities of how external information intertwines with personal knowledge. The chapter also addresses the implications of overestimating one's knowledge due to easy access to information, urging for further research into these dynamics.
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