Part 6/10:
The impact of hoarding knowledge is not merely a matter of lost time. The act of saving information can create an illusion of understanding—a cognitive bias where we perceive ourselves as more knowledgeable than we actually are. This effect is often linked to the Dunning-Kruger effect, wherein individuals overestimate their competence in areas where they have limited expertise.
As we binge on saved articles, it becomes easy to mistake the act of collecting information for a deep understanding of a topic. This cognitive bias manifests in real-life interactions where individuals might feel entitled to voice opinions on subjects they know little about—leading to further anxiety when others press for deeper insights.