Did you
know that a third to a half of the world’s population are introverts? Still
though, our system seems to be designed to adjust and promote only extrovert
behaviour. At school working in a group is prioritized over working alone. At
work one of the most valued qualities is the ability to talk and present your
ideas to others. However, it is important to remember that although introverts
do not fit in those schemes, they still play an important role in the society. The
speaker in the below presented TED talk touches upon issues like deep thought
process and advantages that come with solitude, as well as, being an introvert
herself, gives an honest testimony to an introvert’s view on life.
Questions:
1. Do you
think that the current status quo in schools and workplaces that favours the
extrovert behaviour should be changed? Why? Why not?
2. Do you
agree that some of the rules and institutions in the society today are not
well-adjusted to the needs of the introverts?
3. What do
you think about the idea of “going into wilderness for deep thinking”?
Comments
When it comes to the rules, I would like to refer to the example given during the speech, which is open spaces in our modern workplaces. Note, this is even used as a benefit in a job postings, which is ridiculous. Some of us could state it as a huge disadvantage due to lack of personal space and low work standards, not mentioning it's often used to put countless people in a place, sitting on each other, where there is room for half less.
It's worth to mention that it's easier for introverts to endure this excessive stimulation than for extroverts to cope with, let's say, contemplative way of being.
Solitude is being confused with loneliness. The first can give you some insight into what kind of person you are and you can learn how to live, it's important. The latter has a strong negative meaning. I think people should carve their ideas when not affected by group dynamics, as the speaker noticed it's being done nowadays.
In my opinion a lot of institutions in Poland are simply so chaotically organized that you really need to be dynamic and visible and talkative to have your case done. So the first step in changing it for the better is improving the logistics of the whole system.
It is often helpful to change your environment if you struggle with some problem. Personally, I find going somewhere quiet really clearing my mind and helping me focus on the problem.
I agree that solitude is confused with loneliness, even up to the point of forcing people that need some time alone into socializing. It is interesting that you mention about introverts coping easier with extrovert environment than the other way round. Could you elaborate why it is so?
I understand that chaos in institutions, where the "jungle rule" is "survival of the fittest", so whoever is louder and more intimidating gets his point across, may be an example of favouring extroverts over introverts - a fair point.
I don't think that nowadays rules of society somehow suppress introverts. As it was said, there is a majority of people in the world who consider themselves as introverts. And most of the time, misunderstanding between introvert and rest of society comes from person's lack of self-confidence. But this is something that society cannot adjust to. You need to solve your confidence problem by yourself.
It's always a good idea to fresh your mind when you stuck on some problem. Sometimes you even simply need to make a break and forget about a problem for a moment in order to find a solution or a new approach.
I think, that there are a lot of things that are not adjusted to the needs of the introverts, however nowadays more and more things become adjusted due to the fast technical progress. So i hope, that all needs of introverts will be satisfied soon, as well as needs of extraverts.
Actually i like this idea. Sometimes i really need some quite place to think about something, but for me its hard to find such place in a big city.
I don't think they need to be distinguished in special group, it's rather introverts who have to adjust if they are not satisfied of how things are rather then trying to change the environment.
2. Do you agree that some of the rules and institutions in the society today are not well-adjusted to the needs of the introverts?
I don’t see the problem in it. I think that everyone should be able to express his opinion. I think that in work soft skills are very important to make whole team productive.
I know that introverts doesn’t exactly mean the same as what shy mean, but they have a lot in common. The communication with such people is often really hard and they cope badly with stressful situation or when they have to make a decision very quicly.
3. What do you think about the idea of “going into wilderness for deep thinking”?
I think that everyone regardless of the character needs a break and spending time alone to take a deep breath before or after tough decisions.
I think a little bit. Changes for example to put introverts in the centre point of attention could be not easy for them. Schools are social places and lead their social rights and the extroverts are more social and they fit to that social places more than introverts.
Do you agree that some of the rules and institutions in the society today are not well-adjusted to the needs of the introverts?
Maybe some of them. But is hard to satisfy everyone.
What do you think about the idea of “going into wilderness for deep thinking”?
I think it is good idea, because nature and wild is very inspiring.
2. I think so. I agree with the speaker. There are behavioral norms rooted deep inside our culture as we are social animals. Perhaps they have to be revised with help of todays psychology.
3. I sometimes do it. I just spend some times alone with my thoughts. Nothing great come out of it so far unfortunately 😉.
2. For all the rules are equal, a person has the right to choose whether he wants to fulfill them or not. I do not think that introverts are more intelligent and require special treatment, because the mind does not depend on their peace of mind. This is also how to assume that sociable people gain knowledge only on the basis of experience.
3. With this of course I agree, most often to make a decision you need to retire with your thoughts, only in this case you can make a decision "to your liking".
schools and workplaces that favours the extrovert behaviour should be changed? Why? Why not?
Say what? You could just say that nothing changes instead of this latin stuff.
I thing its ok, school will adjust itself because of popularization of ipads and computers
-lack of human interaction
2. Do you agree that some of the rules and institutions
in the society today are not well-adjusted to the needs of the introverts?
And what should be changed? Psychology on every corner of the street?
3. What do you think about the idea of “going into wilderness for deep thinking”?
I would rather stay home. Americans once went into wilderness and they lost a Vietnam war.
I don't think it's a good idea of going into wilderness for deep thinking. It depends on every aspect that is connected with a person but not with a society.
I think that everyone should try to socialize. It's hard to live without any social interaction
I don't know, it's hard to say.
I think that our status quo in schools is ok for now. It is hard to say about what we need to change, but we would see after some time when something bad happened.
2. Do you agree that some of the rules and institutions in the society today are not well-adjusted to the needs of the introverts?
I agree with the statement above and i want to add that all the rules we need to change and not only for introverts.
3. What do you think about the idea of “going into wilderness for deep thinking”?
I've never thought about it but i bet that everyone will go into wilderness for deep thinking once in a life. It depends on a person and his lifestyle.
2. In my opinion rules and regulations should be not be adjusted to the needs of any particular group.
3. This idea seems a little bit eccentric nowadays, however it can be very inspiring and can help us to regain our balance
I agree, but at the same time I cannot point out anything I'd like to be improved.
I need it from time to time. I think its healthy for your mind to go into the wilderness to forget about all your problems and daily life. A week in the wood will give you lots of energy in motivation, so I recommend everyone to do it at least twice a year to fill up your body batteries ;)
Therefore, the behaviors in a workplace highly impact the the productivity of the organization. Your organization culture drives the intended behaviors and these behaviors boost the productivity in an organization.
-its depend on which part .
-yes its good sometimes.