The curse of knowledge

Understand what the curse of knowledge is and how to overcome it.

June 11, 2024 • Reading Time: 1 minute

The curse of knowledge is one of my favorite topics we all act on without actually thinking about it. In a nutshell, “the curse of knowledge” is a cognitive bias where individuals find it difficult to imagine what it's like not to know something they know well. This could be something technical (in the realm of engineering) or institutional (from history within an organization or role). For engineering leaders, this can be a significant hurdle, but it’s not just limited to a management issue; it’s especially an issue with more senior engineers on your team. Let’s run through how to overcome the curse of knowledge.

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