The Nation 2.0 discussion

Wow, it has been quite quiet around here. Does that count as a pun?

No matter, I'm not done with this book yet. I'm slightly caught up with "The Catcher In the Rye" It is such a book that I should read at least just once.

I did read the first few chapters of Quiet, It does seem very promising. It offers insight on how we can better understand people, not just introverts.
Come on, discuss!

Rafael wrote: "Wow, it has been quite quiet around here."

I'm still recovering from Haunted. Haven't wanted to read anything since finishing it. .shudder.

Brevemike wrote: "Rafael wrote: "Wow, it has been quite quiet around here."

I'm still recovering from Haunted. Haven't wanted to read anything since finishing it. .shudder."

I guess we don't all share the ability to block out traumatic experiences.

I don't think this book is in my school library, and I am being picky on what to spend money on, since summer is coming and so does Dan Brown's Inferno and I will be less able to borrow books. I might still read this if I find it online, not soon though.

I am enjoying the book so far. I just finished a two year monthly training seminar that pushed us to find our inner extrovert. It praised many of the qualities that are associated with extroverts while discouraging introverted behaviors. I work as a scientist and found it a little disheartening to be told by my HR director that I should abandon the personality attributes that make me good at what I do. I am strongly considering buying her a copy of this book.

Kristen wrote: "I am enjoying the book so far. I just finished a two year monthly training seminar that pushed us to find our inner extrovert. It praised many of the qualities that are associated with extroverts..."

That might be viewed as a little imposing, some people easily take offence. I would do as I usually do, slink back into my little passive aggressive hole and rationalize from a safe distance. Honestly, I most probably would do that in your situation.

Sometimes these training seminars try to encourage cooperation between employees, but end up preaching extroversion.

Rafael wrote: "Kristen wrote: "I am enjoying the book so far. I just finished a two year monthly training seminar that pushed us to find our inner extrovert. It praised many of the qualities that are associated..."

True. I doubt I'll actually follow through, but the idea keeps me entertained as I read the book. I think part of the problem with the seminars is they are the workings of people who lean towards the extrovert end of the spectrum. I don't know many introverts who would suggest group meetings to tackle issues that generally concern less than half of the group.

I know that I could always volunteer to join the committee that develops these seminars. The thought of doing so just seems like too much of a punishment, though.