The more knowledge and expertise you gain, the less you remain open to new ideas. That's the premise of the "curse of knowledge," a phrase used in a 1989 paper in The Journal of Political Economy yet also a problem that continues to stifle creativity and innovation in the business world. How common is the "curse of knowledge" phenomena in business organizations? Have you encountered it in your professional career?

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