There are known knowns
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In epistemology and decision theory, the term unknown unknown refers to circumstances or outcomes that were not conceived of by an observer at a given point in time. The meaning of the term becomes more clear when it is contrasted with the known unknown, which refers to circumstances or outcomes that are known to be possible, but it is unknown whether or not they will be realized. The term is used in project planning and decision analysis to explain that any model of the future can only be informed by information that is currently available to the observer and, as such, faces substantial limitations and unknown risk.
See also
- Ignoramus et ignorabimus
- Ignotum per ignotius
- I know that I know nothing
- Johari window
- List of political catch phrases
- Outside Context Problem
- Black swan theory
- Dunning-Kruger effect
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