I think this technique only works for one-on-one (or a small group), live interactions. I.e. it doesn’t work well for online writings.
The two components that are important for ensuring this technique is successful is:
1. You should tailor the confusion to the specific person you’re trying to teach.
2. You have to be able to detect when the confusion is doing more damage than good, and abort it if necessary.
I think this technique only works for one-on-one (or a small group), live interactions. I.e. it doesn’t work well for online writings.
The two components that are important for ensuring this technique is successful is:
1. You should tailor the confusion to the specific person you’re trying to teach.
2. You have to be able to detect when the confusion is doing more damage than good, and abort it if necessary.