I can see it going both ways, depending on how narrowly you define "new thing."

I have never written a program in Go but could probably pick it up through reading, because I have years of experience with other languages. But I pity the poor programmer trying to set up everything for the first time, alone.

Or my first try at home repair was daunting. But now that I have fixed a few simple things I have a better feel for it and might be okay learning the next thing with a book.

I think this is partly why some people like watching Youtube videos and others just want an article.