[nyokodo]

> It’s almost a rite of passage for some juniors to go all-in on their preferred internet sources

As long as it’s kept in check I think it’s practically a necessary development stage for many. Everyone needs a starting point from where they evaluate and integrate other values and perspectives. Humility and pragmatism are learned through the process.

[karmakurtisaani]

It's also extremely motivating to learn a new field if you think you're shortcutting your way to expertise by following a big guru. By the time you realize how things really are, you're already deep enough in the topic to go further with ease.