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What does it mean?
Hiding ignorance stops learning.
In plain terms
Don't pretend to know things or you won't learn.
What can you take from it?
Admit what you don't know to grow.

Where it applies

  • classroom settings
  • workplace feedback

Putting it to work

  • ask questions
  • accept mistakes

Questions to consider

  • When do you pretend to know?
  • Why is admitting ignorance hard?

Another view

Sometimes hiding ignorance is safer socially.

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