I know more now than I did a few years ago

Published 2025-10-17T16:56:00Z by Physics Derivation Graph

Why do I think I know more now than I did a few years ago?

• Some of my assumptions have been validated or invalidated by experience of implementation
• Some things I thought I knew have gained more nuance
• I have gained insight on what needs to be learned - new domains, additional details
• I better understand better how previously disparate concepts are related
• Implementation forces decisions about design that a mental model is not confronted with
• Experience from implementing provides nuance and validation
• Sometimes I have to undo previously made decisions due to new insights
• I better understand which paths are deadends and which are worth investment