Brain Games (2011)

S2E6 What You Don't Know

Have you ever been certain you could explain how a zipper functions or sketch a bicycle accurately? If you think you can, you might want to reconsider! This episode of Brain Games delves into the surprising gaps in our understanding. We often navigate life feeling confident in our knowledge, but that certainty is largely deceptive. Through engaging demonstrations, we reveal how the "illusion of knowledge" affects our perception, highlighting why we repeatedly overestimate our comprehension of the world around us. Prepare to discover just how much you might not really know!