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Ivory Tower Syndrome 

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A syndrome affecting the dedicated academic who stays up in the tower studying and writing and avoiding the rest of the world but which often results in a profound disconnection from others.
That guy has an advanced case of Ivory Tower Syndrome which may account for his paralyzing shyness.
Ivory Tower Syndrome by Dr Bunnygirl December 6, 2019
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Ivory Tower Syndrome 

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A state of mind sometimes found in academics and intellectuals who become so wrapped up in their intelligence and their studies (their "Ivory Tower") that they become disconnected from the rest of the world. Often produces attributes that make for unpleasant social interactions, ranging from severe shyness and introversion to arrogance, haughtiness, and pride.
Dr. So-And-So used to be such a great person until they started working in academia. Then they started losing touch with the world around them and developed a severe case of Ivory Tower Syndrome, and now they think everyone with an IQ less than 120 is an "ignoramus."
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Ivory Tower Syndrome • ivory tower • Logical Ivory Tower • Scientific Ivory Tower • ivory • Ivory-Billed Woodpecker • Ivory coast • ivory garbage • ivory smuggler • ivory almonds
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