Haha, yep, durr...dumb old me. You presume that you have insight to offer with this stream of consciousness, which is a little arrogant when talking to a complete stranger.

But regardless, I'm not sure how it's egotistical to ask for clarification. Isn't that what us mere mortals are supposed to do when we encounter a superior intellect? As the old saying goes, if you can't explain it to a five year old, you don't understand it.