It is pessimistic but it resonates. A similar quality I've seen is people who use excessive "lingo" (like obscure abbreviations), when they know that their audi

It is pessimistic but it resonates. A similar quality I've seen is people who use excessive "lingo" (like obscure abbreviations), when they know that their audience is not as familiar with the subject matter. I find myself constantly stopping them and asking them "what does X mean?" I know I shouldn't feel stupid but I do. I get the sense that it is a similar perspective as that Piech character