I had a similar problem with a crypto presentation. Basically, I was angling for a free ticket to an expensive conference. The trick was to propose something that is plausible, but too arcane for practical use. The consolation was a free ticket. Problem was that they accepted the talk. Damn!
So, I started to read crypto journals. Basically anything co-authored by Chaum, Micali, Goldreich, Wigderson. After a few weeks, I starting to get the hang of it. Sort of like learning a new language. So, I gave the presentation and then forgot about it.
A few years later, I decided to show my powerpoint to someone and describe the process. WTF? How did this lead to that? Didn't understand half of it. Was really embarrassing.
So, I started to read crypto journals. Basically anything co-authored by Chaum, Micali, Goldreich, Wigderson. After a few weeks, I starting to get the hang of it. Sort of like learning a new language. So, I gave the presentation and then forgot about it.
A few years later, I decided to show my powerpoint to someone and describe the process. WTF? How did this lead to that? Didn't understand half of it. Was really embarrassing.