A review by taiyakicute
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

4.0

This book initiates a necessary discussion - how biased our society is against introverts. It was really alarming to see the extent to which our institutions are designed for extroverts. There were a lot of interesting studies (even biological) discussed in this book that highlighted the traits that are commonly associated with each personality type. Introverts are shown to be more sensitive than extroverts, and are more likely to feel empathetic or blush. Extroverts are observed to be more reward-sensitive and competitive because their dopamine systems are activated more when they attain something. All in all, it is clear that both extroversion and introversion have their advantages and that our world would benefit from balancing power from both types. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has ever felt out of place for being "quiet" or that they had to alter their personality based on their situation.