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<p>The essay by Shiffrin, Stigler, and Keil (2026) opens a valuable discussion on the limitations of understanding in scientific practice and theory development. Here, we argue that the essay sometimes lacks precision, which in itself may nurture illusions of understanding. The goal of this commentary is therefore to more precisely discuss three themes from the essay: Regression to the mean, the critique of formal modeling, and the nature of researchers’ limitations. We end with a brief outlook on how illusions of understanding could be mitigated.</p>

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Imprecision Can Promote Illusions of Understanding

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年4月21日

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  • Julia M. Haaf,
  • Nicole Cruz,
  • Anne Giacobello

摘要

The essay by Shiffrin, Stigler, and Keil (2026) opens a valuable discussion on the limitations of understanding in scientific practice and theory development. Here, we argue that the essay sometimes lacks precision, which in itself may nurture illusions of understanding. The goal of this commentary is therefore to more precisely discuss three themes from the essay: Regression to the mean, the critique of formal modeling, and the nature of researchers’ limitations. We end with a brief outlook on how illusions of understanding could be mitigated.