Communication · 4 minute read
Curse of Knowledge
Once you know something, it becomes hard to remember what not knowing feels like.
Try thisExplain it to a beginner and remove every assumed step.
In plain English
What is it?
Experts unconsciously skip steps because those steps now feel obvious.
In the real world
What does it look like?
A manager explains a process using shorthand that a new teammate has never heard.
Make it useful
How do you think more clearly?
Explain it to a beginner and remove every assumed step.