Tacit Knowledge: Understanding What We Know But Cannot Easily Express

Tacit knowledge refers to the kind of knowledge that is difficult to transfer to others through writing or verbal communication. It is deeply personal, context-specific, and often acquired through direct experience and practice. The concept was introduced by philosopher Michael Polanyi, who famously noted that 'we can know more than we can tell.' Unlike explicit knowledge, tacit knowledge includes skills, intuitions, and insights that are hard to formalize. It remains a significant topic in fields such as education, organizational management, and artificial intelligence.