Explicit vs Implicit Knowledge

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I've not heard of these terms, but I understand what you mean.

They have to value that kind of knowledge highly because it's all they've got. Religions have no bearing on reality, so demonstrable knowledge is impossible. They are taught the value of this type of knowledge... for the same reason.

This kind of thinking is reinforced by the placebo effect and confirmation bias. Those two are so powerful, they can fool people their whole lives if they never stop to properly question them.