I don't think the use of the word 'idiot' was great by itself, it should have been 'arrogant idiot'
"This is a classic case of Scientism (The opinion that science and the scientific method are the best or only way to render truth about the world and reality.)"
He more or less claims that consciousness is outside the realm of human understanding, but also then mentions the millennia of study by scholars about consciousness has found the real truth about consciousness.
Makes me think of the digital speed limit signs that start to flash red and blue when you hit 10 mph over the limit. Like of course every 16 year old kid ever is trying to make them flash red and blue and also me at 32.