The number one thing I hate about music theory is …

[Mikael Dez]

Are those the tower dwellers that gave us Dunning Kruger?

I think it’s the tower dwellers that aren’t that great at conveying their knowledge of music theory without sounding condescending. I can have a great conversation with professors at my college/workplace about whatever it is they’re an expert on and I always feel more educated afterward, usually because it’s their job to be able to convey information properly.