Gaining knowledge about a subject can reveal gaps in understanding

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If it is true that...

Gaining knowledge about a subject can reveal gaps in understanding 1 0 2

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Creating something that people want is important when making something for others 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2

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If it is true that...

Gaining knowledge about a subject can reveal gaps in understanding 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

The process of figuring out what to work on can be complicated and requires experience in the field 1 0 2

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Writing about a topic often reveals gaps in one's understanding of it 1 0 2 Writing about a well-known subject can still lead to new insights and learning 1 0 2 A significant portion of knowledge is unconscious and may only surface when attempting to explain it 1 0 2 Writing is not the only way to explore ideas, but it often reveals new insights regardless of other exploration methods 1 0 2 Discoveries often come from noticing connections between different fields 1 0 2 A field should become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 1 0 2 A field should not become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 0 1 1 Knowledge of simple things should be acquired from composite ones 0 0 2 Knowledge can be acquired empirically or through apprehension 1 0 2 Understanding a field thoroughly is necessary to identify what requires improvement 1 0 2