Tamara's 5 Drawers of Knowledge™
Discovering all layers of your knowledg is essential for unlocking true human potential and achieving meaningful growth. Much of our untapped potential lies hidden beneath the surface—unrealized strengths, unasked questions, and opportunities unnoticed. When we bring these layers to light, we expand our understanding, challenge assumptions, and open doors to transformative breakthroughs. Multiverse-ism philosophy, developed by Dr. Tamara Tilleman, provides the framework to navigate this process, culminating in the revolutionary concept of the 5 Drawers of Knowledge—a powerful tool to access, organize, and activate every layer of what we know and can know.
Organize your Knowledge
Dr. Tilleman's Five Drawers of Knowledge ™ are inspired from her scientific research:
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Known Knowns:
These are the skills and facts you are fully aware of—your active knowledge base and expertise.
"This drawer represents the strengths and insights you consciously use every day."
Example: the periodic table -
Known Unknowns:
The areas where you recognize gaps in your understanding and seek to grow.
"This drawer holds the questions you know you need to answer to move forward."
Example: Dark matter in astrophysics. -
Unknown Knowns:
Knowledge you possess but haven’t yet realized or consciously tapped into.
"This drawer unlocks the hidden strengths and talents waiting to be uncovered."
example: discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming. -
Unknown Unknowns:
Blind spots—opportunities and insights that remain entirely off your radar.
"This drawer represents the discoveries waiting to be revealed through exploration and curiosity."
Example: The accidental discovery of CRISPR as a gene-editing tool. -
Serendipitous Knowledge:
Insights and opportunities that arise unexpectedly, through chance or coincidence.
"This drawer transforms moments of serendipity into actionable breakthroughs."
Example: The discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen.
More than Science
The 5 Drawers of Knowledge ™ are not just applicable to science—they hold transformative potential across all areas of life.
In personal goals, uncovering hidden strengths (Unknown Knowns) or addressing blind spots (Unknown Unknowns) can lead to profound self-discovery and growth. In business, recognizing gaps in market understanding (Known Unknowns) or leveraging unexpected insights (Serendipitous Knowledge) can fuel innovation and success. Organizations thrive when they illuminate overlooked opportunities and align their collective strengths, while in health, addressing what we don't realize we know—such as lifestyle patterns—can lead to breakthroughs in well-being.
By exploring and integrating these layers of knowledge, Multiverse-ism philosophy offers a universal framework to unlock potential and create meaningful impact across every domain.