> But they don't even want to talk about it. I think that's a broad generalization, perhaps of your own experiences. There are enough people on the cutting edg

> But they don't even want to talk about it. I think that's a broad generalization, perhaps of your own experiences. There are enough people on the cutting edge that you can constructively talk with. But remember it's still a meritocracy: 'they' might listen to you, but will only take you seriously if you present your own work to them.