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The phrase "ivory tower" conjures a refuge where ideas fly and reality seems far away, high above the sounds of daily life. Often used to characterize dreamers or intellectuals who appear alienated from the reality of the hardships on the ground.
Still, the ivory tower is not only about seclusion; it can also mean refuge, a place where thoughts are developed and creativity breathes free from interference. While some enter it in search of clarity, others in flight and a few to shield their thoughts from the strain of the earth.
But the mystery begs itself: what good is a tower if one never comes down to distribute the light it has gathered within? Knowledge really only lives fully when it is linked back to people.