Understanding the "Why" important. However, it seems clear that he/she has already answered that question, and now they are trying to figure out the "how". Know

Understanding the "Why" important. However, it seems clear that he/she has already answered that question, and now they are trying to figure out the "how". Knowledge is power no matter where it comes from - a textbook, the internet, a master or simply studying the natural world. Seems odd to discourage someone from expanding their understanding of the world.