I don't think you can get the y**s from hearing or reading about it. I don't even think you can get them from watching somebody who has them. You get 'em because of a weird combo of technical, neurological, and psychological traits that create a perfect storm. If you have that stuff, you'll get 'em whether you read or not, and if you don't, you won't.
The y**s are like getting hit by a meteorite. You know it's possible, but it really isn't something you worry about. And if the guy next door gets hit by one, you consider him to be an unlucky b*****d who probably deserved it anyway.
I hope none of you ever get hit by the meteorite.