Illusions of understanding in the sciences | Hacker News
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A Hacker News discussion explores how people can mistake elaborate explanations for real understanding.
The post draws on Fuller, psychiatry, and Lacan to show how apparent logic can conceal false beliefs.
It argues that genuine comprehension often requires repeated review, not just a convincing narrative.
The theme links cognitive bias, delusion, and paranoia to broader questions in psychology and critical reasoning.
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