The sad thing is that they're being respected for that in their circles. There is no need for shame. They're proud of themselves. They don't talk to people who

The sad thing is that they're being respected for that in their circles. There is no need for shame. They're proud of themselves. They don't talk to people who feel the cringe, and I guess them subconsciously knowing is a reason why they don't talk to people further below them. Of course, those most successful are just numb due to specific psychological deviations from the academic norm.