Rarefied,cloistered world of academics vs. in the trenches ,us or them, so called "reality" conservatives
Somewhere there must be a compromise,especially considering the state of the world at present.
Sounds simplistic yet is seems that talking things out beats blowing each other up!
Especially for those getting blown up.
Nothing Ivy League about that sentiment,just seems that the more entrenched people get with their ideas,ideals,beliefs,etc.the less receptive they become to other ideas etc.