[mikemikemike]

I really respect the perspective of this peice. My reaction: this career, for me, has been so riddled with imposter syndrome and self-doubt that I would hardly recognize it without the kind of language in question. Dissatisfaction with my own expertise is a huge motivation, and the pursuit of confidence in my abilities has taken me further than I ever thought I would go. Realizing this, I've become pretty comfortable with feeling like the idiot in the room, and if I ever get comfortable or confident it's time to challenge myself more. That said, I think there are situations (like conferences) where inclusiveness is more important, and we can save the bar-raising for the workplace.