
Hosted by Dr Angela Lewis, a former CIA intelligence officer and senior intelligence leader, The Unknown Knowns explores what happens when intuition meets tradecraft — when the data ends and genuine insight begins. Drawing on a career spent working at the heart of intelligence and decision-making, Angela explores how we sharpen judgement, confront bias and make sense of complexity. From cognitive ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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How much freedom should we give people whose job is to think independently? And when does autonomy become abandonment?
In this episode of The Unknown Knowns, Dr Angela Lewis explores the relationship between autonomy, motivation and effective leader... more
What happens when we erase the parts of history that don't fit the stories we want to tell?
In this episode of The Unknown Knowns, Dr Angela Lewis explores how the preservation, distortion and deliberate erasure of history shape not only our underst... more
What makes some people look at an unfamiliar problem and think, I can figure this out?
In Part II of Figure-It-Out-Ology, Dr Angela Lewis explores the psychology behind our ability to navigate challenges we don’t yet know how to solve, from self-eff... more
What do you do when you don’t know the answer? We tend to think of expertise as having the answers. But what about knowing what to do when you don’t?
In this episode of The Unknown Knowns, Dr Angela Lewis explores what she calls “figure-it-out-ology... more
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A thoughtful exploration of intelligence, decision-making, and leadership under uncertainty. Episodes frequently center on systems thinking, cognitive biases, and the craft of turning data into actionable insight for leaders and organizations. Guests range from seasoned intelligence practitioners to practitioners discussing training, ethics, and effective communication in high-stakes environments. The host repeatedly emphasizes rigorous thinking, ethical considerations, and practical tradecraft, blending psychology, philosophy, and real-world scenarios to help listeners think more clearly, lead better, and influence decisions with integrity. A notable strength is the consistency of applying foundational theories (e.g., Bloom's Taxonomy, rec... more
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