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by latexr 1466 days ago
> Reading more is the best way to learn though.

It’s useless advice to a student asking for specific help. A cooking student asking “why is my rice always soggy” should hear “let’s start by examining how much water you’re using”, not “watch more cooking shows until you understand through osmosis”.

The point of a teacher is to teach. If the only guidance they can muster is “consume more of what you’re trying to create”, there’s no point to having a class.

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Yes, not everyone can notice the important element of what they're witnessing, especially not a novice.

I've seen a lot of baseball and golf, and I still don't know how to even try to swing those things properly.