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And which (if either) should I hope for?
"It has consistently been found that people produce more ideas when working alone as compared to when working in a group. Yet, people generally believe that group brainstorming is more effective than individual brainstorming. Further, group members are more satisfied with their performance than individuals, whereas they have generated fewer ideas." I've never judged the productivity of a group session by the number o…
Group brainstorming is also about building a consensus about the ideas produced. People are more invested in ideas where they've put their mark. It may lead to bike-shedding, but sometimes that necessary if you want everyone to be invested and dedicated to the approach.
Some of my best friends are extroverts. What's important is they understand that I approach social situations (and, indeed, many things) differently than they do. As well as just being fun people, they really help me to navigate (and organize) social situations and to meet new people. Without them, I think I would be pretty boring, and I would be even less creative than I am. After all, a big part of creativity is making unexpected connections, and you can't do that if your own ideas have all developed in a vacuum.
Sure, I think it's puzzling that some people really do appear to benefit from those regular meetings in which they sit in a circle and think aloud (and slowly) for 45 minutes every week, but I've met enough conscientiousness extroverts to know that I need to appreciate what works for them, let them have their time, and (where it's appropriate) try to work with them on their terms. Really awesome people will return the favour, and there are more than enough really awesome people out there. Honest.
> “The more the merrier, right? It’s a proverb, you know.” Yes it is: a proverb coined by an extravert.
I mean, I started laughing right here, so I don't think an overly critical analysis is apt for this article.
The author is propagating the stereotype that introverts are anti-social. This is not the case. We simply require more time to ourselves for mental wellness. This does not preclude socializing or going to larger events. The author could politely decline these invitations, citing personal reasons, while asserting that he appreciates being invited, but rather seems to take a confrontational approach. Lack of social gra…
Exactly what I was about to post. The author sounds like he has a serious social phobia. I can definitely relate to what he says, but those are not qualities specific to an introvert.
This article is total overgeneralizing scientifically embarrassing bullshit. Not one single argument actually makes sense. Not even the spelling one. As a latin-cultivated person I can tell you: extrovert is THE correct spelling. Introvert, which is the opposite, comes from intra (inside) + versum (directed). It is intrOvert, as it is extrOvert. Second, there is no scientific evidence suggesting extroverts are less c…
Ex-freaking-zactly! It's complete and utter bullshit written by a socially-inept person who should be ashamed of this borderline racist-level propaganda against extroverts.
I'm happy to make some generalizations in return. Maybe the reason this person needs to blame extroverts is because nobody wants to work with them in the first place. Maybe they're actually not an introvert, but an introverted sociopath incapable of feeling empathy for others and thus unable to relate to them on any level whatsoever. Just maybe.
Solid gold bullshit.
If ever there was proof positive that Groupthink was alive and well it is the HN comments page.
The author is propagating the stereotype that introverts are anti-social. This is not the case. We simply require more time to ourselves for mental wellness. This does not preclude socializing or going to larger events. The author could politely decline these invitations, citing personal reasons, while asserting that he appreciates being invited, but rather seems to take a confrontational approach. Lack of social gra…
The author is propagating the stereotype that introverts are anti-social. This is not the case. We simply require more time to ourselves for mental wellness. This does not preclude socializing or going to larger events. Exactly what I was about to post. The author sounds like he has a serious social phobia. I can definitely relate to what he says, but those are not qualities specific to an introvert.
In any case, this generalized propaganda BS is to be disregarded in full.