#092 - Scott H Young - Ultralearning
Modern Wisdom
The Challenge of Drawing a Bicycle: A Study on Factual Knowledge
Most people think they know how a bicycle works until they are asked to draw one. A study showed that many people struggle to accurately depict a bicycle's components. This phenomenon highlights the challenge of self-assessing factual knowledge. While it's easy to determine if you know the capital of France, understanding how a bicycle works involves more complexity. Knowing how to ride a bicycle or recognizing it as a means of transportation doesn't necessarily mean you can draw one or explain its inner workings.
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