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The subject is too often treated as a fine art, delicately wrapped in mumbo-jumbo.
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The speaker criticizes the way “the subject” is presented. Calling it a “fine art” may suggest that people make it seem more refined or difficult than it really is, while “mumbo-jumbo” points to confusing or meaningless language added around it. The quote objects to unnecessary mystification instead of clear, straightforward explanation.
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