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I like it when people "profess" to me in the sense of this article. I love to learn. Sure, maybe it's bad during a meeting with time limits. But in general, don't hold back your knowledge!
If you love to learn, you can always ask follow-up questions. The author's complaint is monologuing while your audience tunes out, a problem by no means limited to academia.
IME, the smartest guy is usually the quiet one at the back of the room who doesn't say anything, and he probably won't talk to you unless the room is very, very quiet.
That's a stereotype. Just as often the smartest guy in the room is also the one talking.