Isn't there a thread for this already?
I really don't see much to compare here when there will always be something new to be learned and neither hands-on nor formal education are sufficient enough to consider oneself an expert in a particular field. Both have their place but are best when combined.
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Originally Posted by Punk.of.Ages
I think that personal, hands-on experience will always trump anything you read in a book. Sure, books have their purpose, and there are plenty of things to be learned from them, but if you actually do it and live it, well, you could write said book...
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I don't know about you but I'd rather consult a licensed doctor with a thorough formal education and sufficient supervised hands-on experience than some back alley hack who will perform the same procedure for a fraction of the price because he lacks certification.