text: Finally, people tend to have different experiences in life. They could have more general knowledge about a topic, or even have expertise in the field. Asking an uneducated person for advice would not give you the same results as someone who is an expert. There could even be someone who has gone through the same problem as you. Asking them how they tried to fix the problem may spark ideas in your head. It is always beneficial to ask someone who is educated for their advice, because that will give a better understanding of the subject at hand and allow you to solve the problem to your best ability.