Confusion comes from the lack of "orientation" in the understanding of a matter.  Typically to solve any problem there must exist an understanding of the source of the problem.  Therefore, one must be able to use one's internal compass to navigate through the internal and external "process" of solving a problem from the source or cause of the problem and not the ending results or by-products of the problem.

But in order to solve any problem, one must be aware and familiar with the surrounding  facts and information related to the problem itself.

In this lies the crux of the matter.  For as long as one is ignorant and nescient of "occulted" knowledge, then one is trying to solve a problem without all the variables and necessary facts. 

Unfortunately, the mere mention of "occulted" knowledge brings up, for many people,  pictures and visions of  evil connotations, boogey-men, devils with pitch forks, spookism, etc...

However, the absolute truth of the matter is that occult knowledge, absent all of the negative connotations, just means "hidden" knowledge.  An unseen knowledge that can be used in a destructive or constructive manner against those without knowledge of it: