Mind & EverydayFact
Why experts are such poor explainers.
In 1990 Elizabeth Newton had people tap out well-known songs on a table. The tappers estimated listeners would recognise about 50% of the songs. The actual figure was 2.5%. Once you hear the melody in your head, you can no longer feel what it sounds like without it. That is the curse of knowledge.
Useful: Have your explanation tested by someone who genuinely doesn’t know the topic.
Source: en.wikipedia.org