Before I came here I was confused about this subject. Having listened to your lecture I am still confused. But on a higher level.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This acknowledges that learning can deepen confusion rather than resolve it immediately.
- In plain terms
- Learning made me more confused but in a more sophisticated way.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep understanding often starts with complex confusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle confusion?
- Is confusion a sign of progress?
Another view
It risks normalizing confusion without offering paths to clarity.
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