I can agree with the need for alone time, but the ivory tower worship is a bit much. My professors set the right tone and pointed me in the right direction, but

I can agree with the need for alone time, but the ivory tower worship is a bit much. My professors set the right tone and pointed me in the right direction, but that's about it. Theoretical background? More like a loose set of principles mostly boiling down to an aversion for needless complexity and a desire for elegance through proper organization.