The inability to see through your own ego no matter the expert advice or common sense being presented to you
Don't waste your time explaining that to him, he's got Stockton Syndrome, he can't see past his own ego.
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The inability to see through your own ego no matter the expert advice or common sense being presented to you
He'll never understand why it is a stupid idea, he's got Stockton Syndrome
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Overconfidence in one’s ability, plan, idea, or scheme while ignoring obvious concerns.
Coach James has Stockton Syndrome with tonight’s game. He believes we are unbeatable even though the other team is undefeated this season.
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a more pc way of saying "slow" or "super autistic" first coined in 2020.
I think Lukas has Stockton Syndrome
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A Syndrome named after OceanGate CEO 'Stockton Rush' after the June 18th incident of the 'Titan' submersible

Stockton Syndrome: To show all forms of arrogance and dismissing factual criticism and information because it hinders a certain personal goal making the individual blinded by their own goal and expectation

This may also be a cause of the Ikea Effect
I'm assuming he has Stockton Syndrome by the way he is acting
by LePost James July 4, 2023
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Stockton Syndrome
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Noun
1. To lose a fight that you should really win by rear-naked choke.
Both McGregor and Holm both came down with Stockton Syndrome in UFC196
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