It probably has more to do with what is used as a measure of status in the field. If your field uses money or prestige, then you are probably less likely to th

It probably has more to do with what is used as a measure of status in the field. If your field uses money or prestige, then you are probably less likely to think you know everything about other fields. However, in fields like tech where intelligence is how the nerds establish the pecking order, they are likely to carry over the same sorts of social norms to dealing with those outside the field.