I think this is true in most fields, and even in technical fields where you can learn a lot from reading papers, you learn a lot of very different (and more practical) skills by working with experienced people before you strike out on your own.
I think this is true in most fields, and even in technical fields where you can learn a lot from reading papers, you learn a lot of very different (and more practical) skills by working with experienced people before you strike out on your own.