Objective
Susan Cain clarifies the many subtle ways our culture favours extroversion and
undervalues introversion dramatically. She talks about how this bias creates a waste of
talent, energy, and happiness and goes on to say introverts have made some of the
great contributions to society and gives some ideas for how introverts can be better at
school, at work and in everyday life.
Based on intensive research in psychology and neurobiology and on prolific interviews, she also explains why introverts are capable of great love and great achievement, not in spite of their temperaments -- but because of them.
Reflective
I found this TED video very, very interesting and engaging. My immediate reaction was
relief! I felt there is some confirmation now that I am normal. ☺
Interpretive
It totally resonates with me. I can say I am quite an introvert. I stay away from big
crowds, parties, etc. I am perfectly happy in my own company reading great books or
immersed in learning and developing and also carrying on with my spiritual practice. It
comes naturally. Yes, I do well in classes, but I am aware that in groups, I am often the
quietest one and often feel stampeded by extroverts who prefer to riff. My younger
daughter too, is an introvert. She likes to go sit in her room and work. She enjoys
sketching and so when she does not have any homework or anything else to do, she
will draw beautiful sketches. She has an amazing portfolio now. She does not like to
socialize much and is happy with just family birthday dinner.
I have worried about her often. But this video explains it all and I certainly feel so much
better! Thanks Susan Cain.☺
Decisional
As an instructor, I see it is my personal responsibility to help students truly come to
appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of both extroverts and introverts in a
nonjudgmental manner. Obviously, the challenge would be to create a classroom
culture in which both the extroverts and introverts are able to discuss their feelings and
perceptions openly, with acceptance and compassion for their differences.
Susan Cain clarifies the many subtle ways our culture favours extroversion and
undervalues introversion dramatically. She talks about how this bias creates a waste of
talent, energy, and happiness and goes on to say introverts have made some of the
great contributions to society and gives some ideas for how introverts can be better at
school, at work and in everyday life.
Based on intensive research in psychology and neurobiology and on prolific interviews, she also explains why introverts are capable of great love and great achievement, not in spite of their temperaments -- but because of them.
Reflective
I found this TED video very, very interesting and engaging. My immediate reaction was
relief! I felt there is some confirmation now that I am normal. ☺
Interpretive
It totally resonates with me. I can say I am quite an introvert. I stay away from big
crowds, parties, etc. I am perfectly happy in my own company reading great books or
immersed in learning and developing and also carrying on with my spiritual practice. It
comes naturally. Yes, I do well in classes, but I am aware that in groups, I am often the
quietest one and often feel stampeded by extroverts who prefer to riff. My younger
daughter too, is an introvert. She likes to go sit in her room and work. She enjoys
sketching and so when she does not have any homework or anything else to do, she
will draw beautiful sketches. She has an amazing portfolio now. She does not like to
socialize much and is happy with just family birthday dinner.
I have worried about her often. But this video explains it all and I certainly feel so much
better! Thanks Susan Cain.☺
Decisional
As an instructor, I see it is my personal responsibility to help students truly come to
appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of both extroverts and introverts in a
nonjudgmental manner. Obviously, the challenge would be to create a classroom
culture in which both the extroverts and introverts are able to discuss their feelings and
perceptions openly, with acceptance and compassion for their differences.