If you want to become an expert one day, you should not get started by learning from amateurs. They will impart you with mental models that kind of work but aren't quite correct, which will set you back enormously -- far more than a lack of knowledge.
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A TA is different only because they’ve had professional training either from an expert prof, other TAs, or books. I think it’s fine to learn from amateurs who can replicate this network learning effect to build mental models from expert sources.
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I think if you're attending a uni class you are likely learning expert mental models, whether they're being taught by a TA, a Prof, or you're learning on your own with your textbook. This is much better than learning ad-hoc tricks from people with only a shallow understanding
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