the curse of knowledge

The curse of knowledge is a cognitive bias where someone who knows a lot about a subject finds it difficult to imagine what it's like for someone who knows less. This can lead them to assume others understand things as clearly as they do, making communication challenging. Essentially, their expertise creates a blind spot, causing them to overlook the need to explain ideas more simply. This phenomenon often results in misunderstandings or confusion, especially when sharing complex concepts, because the knowledgeable person can't easily see things from a less-informed perspective.