Crazy Quote by Errol Morris
“When you start talking about the known knowns and the unknown unknowns, you're thrown into a crazy meta-level discussion. Do I know what I know, do I know what I don't know, do I know what I don't know I don't know. It becomes a strange, Lewis Carroll - like nursery rhyme.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary Filmmaker Talk, 2015
Discussing known knowns and unknown unknowns reveals deep uncertainty, echoing Lewis Carroll’s absurdity.
In simple terms: Understanding what we know and don’t know is complex.
Embrace uncertainty and question assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- risk assessment
- strategic planning
- research design
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns affect your decisions?
- How can you identify hidden unknowns?
Overemphasis on unknowns can cause paralysis.