Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Anosognosia

A while ago I came across a reference to a disturbing psychological phenomenon that leaves one unable to recognize one's own incompetence. Now, thanks to Errol Morris, I have a name for it: Anosognosia. According to wikipedia, it is "...a condition in which a person who suffers disability seems unaware of or denies the existence of his or her disability."

Unknown unknowns - I knew they were important.

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