PsychologyJuly 17, 2026
insularity
/ˌɪn.sjəˈlær.ə.t̬i/
Definition
The state of being isolated from outside influences or perspectives, resulting in a narrow, inward-looking, or exclusionary environment.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'insula,' meaning 'island.' It entered English to describe someone living on an island, eventually evolving to metaphorically describe a narrow or detached mindset.
In the news
In the article, the author uses the term to describe how the academic research community keeps its findings within an 'in-crowd,' creating barriers that prevent clinicians and the public from accessing up-to-date scientific developments.
Lizard Brains and Hidden Knowledge
Read the full article ↗Psychology Today