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Yah, I mean, I definitely need a clinically exhaustive phase in my process these days.
If I consider new gear, I go deep down the rabbit hole to determine value.
If that leads to a purchase, I then watch a ton more content and go through a lot of mechanical testing "Oh, this gear performs poorly in these settings...I better see what that feels like" "Hey, there's a cool menu setting I didn't know about, do I like the results when I turn it on?"
Once I come through all that, then sure yeah, it's time to get intimate and intuitive with the gear...but I'm the exact opposite of OP. I take HUGE advantage of all the knowledge online and invest big on research and gear study.
If someone wants to shoot from the hip on $500+ purchase, by all means, go for it...but studying gear and the process of others is a big big part of it for me these days.
I just don't run out and "try things" vs being deliberate and intentional with planning and research.