Why “introversion” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Labels exist for a reason. Sometimes labelling a problem puts it in perspective. Sometimes they can be hurtful. It really depends on the context. Knowing you are an introvert (a…
by ksicnexjneckje · Sep 30, 2026
Not who you asked and and not anonymous. But I know introversion is not learned because I lived it. Decades of making an effort to be social enough never made me any less introv…
by joshheitzman · Sep 29, 2026
I don't know if it is clear headed. It disregards scientific consensus on introversion / extraversion being a real thing, and it also speaks against the actual experience o…
by Lutger · Sep 29, 2026
I'm not sure, I think there is value in pushing through friction regardless of if you are introverted or not. One thing that is common to all humans is that loneliness correlate…
by nicolas_t · Sep 29, 2026
Introversion is a skill issue. People who aren’t extroverts are just not as good at socialising, so they find it difficult and tiring, but they could get better and then it woul…
by Tycho · Sep 29, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "introversion" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "introversion" over time.
Extraversion and introversion are a central trait dimension in human personality theory. The terms were introduced into psychology by Carl Jung, though both the popular understanding and current psychological usage are not the same as Jung's original concept. Extraversion is typically associated with sociability, talkativeness, and high energy, while introversion is linked to introspection, reserve, and a preference for solitary activities. Jung defined introversion as an "attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents", and extraversion as "an attitude-type characterised by concentration of interest on the external object". In psychology, these are viewed as personality traits that can be measured in degrees, rather than placing people into fixed categories. Read more on Wikipedia