He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking.

More from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

• Scientists have always been pawns of the military!
• Galloping around the cosmos is a game for the young, Doctor.
• How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life, wouldn't you say?
• I don’t believe in the no-win scenario.
• I suppose you're about to remind me that logic alone dictates your actions?
• I would not presume to debate you.