Unsecure Elephant in the Brain

Elephant in the Brain refers to this book

the elephant in the room

, n. An important issue that people are re­luc­tant to ack­now­ledge or add­ress; a social taboo.

the elephant in the brain

, n. An important but un­ack­now­ledged fea­ture of how our minds work; an introspective taboo.

Boggle definition, also used by CFAR to remind us to stay curious and be open, kind of.

Good prioritization relies on knowing what is valuable, and that requires clearer metrics. Thus this is related to Goodhart’s Law.

Signaling and Goodhart’s Law are related:

Signaling isn't about signaling, it's about Goodhart - LessWrong

The key is to know yourself so you can direct your motivation toward the right metrics, and not risk be too unaware what you true motivations are.

This fits well with the metaphor:

• An Elephant to remind you to consider Goodhart’s Law and signaling, so you prioritize well