One of the things this does well is it remarks on expectations versus what was learned in the process of compiling the information. “I expected x because y but actually it’s a because b!” Clearing up misconceptions is often one of the key steps in new knowledge formation, and it’s helpful for writers to acknowledge that people often need to overcome their misconceptions as they process the information in the writing. It’s a much more reader-friendly approach than just being like, “Well, this is correct, and if you thought something else you’re a dummy.”
