CHAPTER 8
Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came
The ivory tower is a symbol of noble purity in Christian tradition, finding its original inspiration in Old Testament teachings. Modern usage favors the ivory tower as an environment of intellect disconnected from practical issues. The common definition refers to university systems, otherwise known as academia.
I prefer a direct connection to business. A landmark at Princeton University is called the Ivory Tower, named after industrialist William Cooper Procter, who manufactured Ivory soap. Soap is a commodity, longing for differentiation. Soap is flattery with the intention of persuasion. Soap is an Internet protocol for exchanging information in the implementation of web services. Its purpose is ...
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