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Reflection on Information Sources and Practical Knowledge

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Is This True about Old School Vs. New School Electricians? Father and Son Tradesmen Duo 🛠️

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The discussion continues with the older electrician reinforcing his preference for structured reference over casual digital queries, stating he wouldn't even think to ask 'Hey Google' for such information. This emphasizes the value placed on verified, comprehensive sources in traditional trades. Ironically, when directly asked if he knows the answer, he admits he doesn't recall the exact number offhand, guessing 'six or eight' or 'maybe six or seven.' This moment humorously illustrates that even experienced professionals rely on reference materials and don't have every detail memorized.

Goal: Understand the nuances of relying on memory versus reference materials

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insulation, and match down the column, and tell you how many wires to put in. I wouldn't even think to say, "Hey, Google, how many wires can I put in? How many number 12 THHN wires can I >> Well, do you know, do you actually know though? Or >> I don't know. I forget. >> Six or eight? >> I forget what it is. I think so. I think it's like maybe six or seven.

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