Ignorance

[foray]

Apparently all that you do NOT know can be divided into the following domains.

'known unknowns' - the things you know you don't know
'unknown unknowns' - all the things you don't know you don't know
'errors' - all the things you think you know but don't
'unknown knowns' - all the things you don't know you know
'taboo' - dangerous, polluting or forbidden knowledge
'denial' - all the things too painful to know, so don't

(source: Dr. Ann Kerwin, an 'ignorance expert'.)


Makes you... think... huh...

foray

 

[pax]

This reminds me of that Donald Rumsfeld "poem," about the known unknowns and the unknown known unknowns...

 

[nbcrusader]

Actually, the concept of known unknowns and unknown unknowns is important for every individual. It opens the door to teachability.

 

[Macfistowannabe]

Interesting post, Foray.

 

[joyfulgirl]

This reminds me of that Donald Rumsfeld "poem," about the known unknowns and the unknown known unknowns...

 

[Macfistowannabe]

Go ahead and laugh just because Donald Rumsfeld's name came up. Personally, I thought this post was interesting.

 

[foray]

i am most interested in the 'taboo' part.

foray

 

[U2democrat]

 

[Rinn]

My mind just bogled.
Anyway, it's interesting that you can separate ignorance into those areas. I personally find 'denial' pretty intriguing, I know some people that make it their lifes work. . I probably have some of it. hehe