American Politics

[apple-joe]

Hint: "unknown..."

[uncloned]

unknown knowns would be a contradiction, no?

[apple-joe]

Strictly speaking, yes, but an interpretation of it is as a reference to perspectives which more or less unconsciously affect the general outlook. Notions, praxises one probably won't approve of, but which still play a significant role in one's considerations.

I think there are cases, however, where it's difficult to say whether it's more relevant to point at unknown knowns or simply known knowns. Maybe it boils down to the degree to which one takes part in a masquerade.