Probably one of the most important things I had to do in learning this stuff was listening more and "having takes" less. I still try to keep an eye on it because it's not something I can just unlearn like a switch flip; the world doesn't need me being "a communist but still arrogant and inventing wildly."

You're on the right path then.

Stay humble, and back out from discussing shit you don't know about. People will notice and respect you for it.