Joseph Tsar Why Does What I Say Never Represent What I Know? | Joseph Tsar
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Sep 17, 2025 Delve into the complexities of communication and the art of rhetoric, exploring why our spoken words often fail to reflect our true understanding. Personal stories reveal the struggle to articulate deep knowledge, especially on intricate topics like real estate. The conversation highlights the disconnect between knowing and expressing, emphasizing that even experts stumble in clarity. Feedback from the audience is sought to tackle the universal challenge of effective dialogue, making this discussion both relatable and insightful.
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Surface vs Deep Knowledge
- Joseph Tsar distinguishes a 'knowledge corpus' from the words we actually use when speaking.
- He calls this split surface knowledge versus deep knowledge and maps how both feed answers.
Why Answers Sound Generic
- Tsar explains we default to surface knowledge when speaking even if deep knowledge exists.
- That default produces generic answers that don't reflect our deeper understanding.
Frustration Despite Deep Study
- Joseph Tsar shares his frustration of reading many books yet giving basic responses in conversation.
- He often walks away feeling his answers didn't represent the knowledge he actually has.