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Why do we think we understand the world more than we actually do?
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The 'illusion of explanatory depth' is a psychological phenomenon where people overestimate their understanding of how everyday objects function. When forced to explain the mechanics of simple items like toilets, individuals often realize their knowledge is superficial.
The illusion of explanatory depth (IOED) describes our belief that we understand more about the world than we actually do. It’s often not until we are asked to explain a concept that we come face to face with our limited understanding of it.
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