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Re:Wikipedia Turns 15 by prawn on Friday January 15, 2016 @12:13PM (#10910599)
Versus learning from the first person you come across in real life? Or not at all because it's all too hard compared with searching the net?
Re:Wikipedia Turns 15 by Retric on Friday January 15, 2016 @12:28PM (#10910703)
IMO, there is a fair amount of. "Those who can do. Those who can't teach."

Sure, you can find some videos of people making a wooden clock online. It's much harder to find master craftsman making a watch. A few PHD students putting together an electric car vs. someone at GM actually designing a car. Home cook vs. Five Star Chef.

Granted, generally an amateur is fine. But, don't be surprised if there making several mistakes without noticing.

Re:Wikipedia Turns 15 by TeMPOraL on Friday January 15, 2016 @12:47PM (#10910809)
> IMO, there is a fair amount of. "Those who can do. Those who can't teach."

That applies to occupations, not to hobbies. I.e. those who can't find a proper job using their skill go on to teach that skill.

It does not however apply to the most valuable content - one made not for money, but out of love for the subject. A lot of masters in all occupations simply like to share. Our industry is probably the best example - it's almost entirely built upon masters who gave away their knowledge. But it happens in other industries too.

Re:Wikipedia Turns 15 by y4mi on Friday January 15, 2016 @12:40PM (#10910764)
and these master would teach random people from the street about their craft?

in sincerely doubt that...

Re:Wikipedia Turns 15 by Rotten194 on Friday January 15, 2016 @11:02PM (#10914189)
Clickspring. /r/artisanvideos