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Understanding General vs. Common Knowledge: Implications and Examples

This exploration delves into the concepts of general and common knowledge, illustrating their implications through intriguing scenarios. Five spies gather in a room with a secret, raising questions about their actions based on their knowledge. We also examine the cultural celebration of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands and Belgium, highlighting how belief influences enjoyment. Additionally, driving laws serve as a practical example to explore feelings of safety based on knowledge perceptions. This discussion invites deeper insights into how shared understanding shapes human behavior and interaction.

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Understanding General vs. Common Knowledge: Implications and Examples

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  1. General versus common knowledge Five spies are together in a crowded room where a cupboard contains a cherished secret. What will they do if they have generalknowledge of the location of the secret? What will they do if they have commonknowledge of the location of the secret?

  2. General versus common knowledge In the Netherlands and in Belgium the festival of Sinterklaas (St Nicholas / Santaclaus) is celebrated on December 6. People make surprise presents for each other, with rhymes. Children under 7 typically believe that the person dressed up as Sinterklaas really is that 6th century Christian saint: they believe that Sinterklaas exists. What is more fun: a party where it is generally known that Sinterklaas does not exist, or a party where this is commonly known?

  3. General versus common knowledge Is this picture taken in a country where they drive on the left side, or in a country where they drive on the right side? How safe would you feel driving on the road if it is (only) generally known that one has to drive on the left? And if it is generally known that this is generally known?

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