Richard FeynmanI learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.
About This Quote
I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something. This quote by Edward de Bono is often used in speeches that are designed to help people understand the difference between knowing the name of something (what you can know about it) and knowing it (knowing what it’s like) This quote is similar to the concept of "knowing the shape of the thing" or "knowing your subject" where you know all you can know about it before you start learning more about it.
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