> Well, no, making a point of highlighting the points of your ignorance when discussing something is good. Especially when you are a notable expert in the broad field being discussed.

I disagree. Stating “whatever that means” indicates dismissiveness, not a transparent lack of expertise. Also, you should know what it means if you’re an expert.

This quote implies to me that he is actually a beginner when it comes to this technology but is expecting to be treated like an expert whose experience generalizes