The idea is that not everything can be learned at the same rate. The “learning curve” refers to a literal graph, so we will do this more like an ELI13.
Imagine if you have “time” on the X axis and “ability” on the Y axis. Something easy to learn, like making toast, would have a steep curve. You would get to nearly 100% ability in less than an hour. Something difficult, like mastering French pastry, might take years before you get to 25%. That would be a “shallow” learning curve as the literal slope would go up very slowly.
All in all, it’s just a way to visually represent how long it takes to get to different skill levels for different things.
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