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“there are things we know (‘known facts’), there are things we do not know (‘known unknowns’) and there are things that we do not know that we do not know (‘unknown unknowns’). How” quote by Rolf Dobelli
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““there are things we know (‘known facts’), there are things we do not know (‘known unknowns’) and there are things that we do not know that we do not know (‘unknown unknowns’). How””

Rolf Dobelli

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

We categorize knowledge into known, known unknown, and unknown unknown, highlighting limits of awareness.

In simple terms: Understanding what we know and don’t know.

Key Takeaway

Identify blind spots.

Themes

knowledge uncertainty critical thinking

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • risk assessment
  • learning strategies

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you uncover hidden gaps?
  • What steps reduce unknown unknowns?
A Different Perspective

Unknown unknowns can never be fully eliminated.

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