Unknowns Quote by Rolf Dobelli
““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””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly, 2013
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.
