Private knowledge

Private knowledge is information that is known or possessed by an individual or a small group of people, and is not generally known or accessible to the public. Private knowledge can be personal, such as a person's thoughts, feelings, or experiences, or it can be information that is shared among a small group of people, such as in a private conversation or within a company.
Private knowledge can be contrasted with public knowledge, which is information that is known or accessible to the general public. Public knowledge can include information that is widely known and accepted, such as scientific facts or historical events, as well as information that is available to anyone who seeks it out, such as through published research or public records.
Private knowledge can be important for various reasons. It can provide a sense of privacy and intimacy in personal relationships, and it can also be used to protect sensitive or proprietary information in a business or other organization. However, it is important to recognize that private knowledge can also be used to perpetuate misinformation or to maintain power imbalances, and it is important to be vigilant about seeking out reliable sources of information and questioning assumptions.