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The Illusion of Explanatory Depth is the Secret of Our Success

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The Illusion of Explanatory Depth (IOED) refers to people's tendency to overestimate their understanding of complex phenomena. This cognitive bias may have played a key role in human success by driving curiosity and learning.
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