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Over at IO9, there's an article on "The Science Behind Extroversion and Introversion"
Of particular interest to me:
"In a recent book on introversion, author Susan Cain explains that although introverts make up a third to a half of the population, Western society — the United States, in particular — is extroversion-centric. She notes that schools and workplaces are designed for extroverts, under the belief that collaboration is key to creativity and productivity (the opposite of which is true for introverts). What's more, extroverted traits, such as being a gregarious "people person," are highly valued in today's society, and this can make introverts feel like something is wrong with them (and perhaps, make the unhappy). She calls for a new system that gives introverts the solitude they need to thrive."
Lots of links to other articles and studies, and also Susan Cain's TED talk on the Power of Introversion. Yeah, I think there's something to it--I get a ton more done when I'm working alone. Collaboration has its place, and is great for contact, idea exchange, and then scattering, but a constant team generally just shackles me. And I'm an introvert, energy-wise.
Of particular interest to me:
"In a recent book on introversion, author Susan Cain explains that although introverts make up a third to a half of the population, Western society — the United States, in particular — is extroversion-centric. She notes that schools and workplaces are designed for extroverts, under the belief that collaboration is key to creativity and productivity (the opposite of which is true for introverts). What's more, extroverted traits, such as being a gregarious "people person," are highly valued in today's society, and this can make introverts feel like something is wrong with them (and perhaps, make the unhappy). She calls for a new system that gives introverts the solitude they need to thrive."
Lots of links to other articles and studies, and also Susan Cain's TED talk on the Power of Introversion. Yeah, I think there's something to it--I get a ton more done when I'm working alone. Collaboration has its place, and is great for contact, idea exchange, and then scattering, but a constant team generally just shackles me. And I'm an introvert, energy-wise.
