I was interested in the comment on the blog post, that you should be able to validate any proofs you use or at least have a good excuse. I think this is a gene

I was interested in the comment on the blog post, that you should be able to validate any proofs you use or at least have a good excuse. I think this is a general good practice for life. Extolling the work of others that you don't understand, will not often end well. Particularly if someone questions you about that work and it's implications.