Real life experience vs book knowledge

Would you say its better to learn about life through hands on real life experince or to listen to what others say and read/study ? And why ?

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BigAssLeech · 31-35, M

Both are important. You won't learn about molecules, nutrition, or cell function without reading what others have studied. But you also can't learn social interactions, compassion, or empathy without experience.

BlueSkyKing · M

@BigAssLeech Science is cumulative. We have the advantage of learning from the past.