Can anyone become a teacher?
This is a question I frequently consider. Teaching is often viewed as a noble vocation that helps shape the brains of future generations. But can anyone actually communicate their expertise clearly and effec tively? Is it as simple as telling a story to a friend, or is the process more complex and skillful? Recently, I discovered an intriguing idea called as the "curse of knowledge." It's an unusual term, isn't it? Essentially, it refers to a cognitive bias in which people presume that others have the same expertise as them. This is common when someone has considerable knowledge of a subject but struggles to express it to individuals who do not have the same background. For example, a highly trained physicist may struggle to communicate basic ideas of atoms and molecules to a high school student. Their extensive knowledge can make it difficult to translate complex thoughts into consumable information for beginners. Do you understand what I mean? So, does...