In the case of tractors, even those who plant seedlings by hand can understand that "that one is more productive" when they see someone planting seedlings with a tractor. The productivity-enhancing effects of tools can be understood through observation.
Some methodologies, however, are difficult to observe others using. As a result, only those who have actually used the methodology are acutely aware of its effectiveness. - Difficult to observe
I had originally written that "first things first, and then only those who actually use the methodology will feel the effects acutely," but I separated the two stories because they were mixed up.
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