Why “introverts” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> I like the definition of extrovert and introvert that says that extroverts are regain their energy by being in group whereas introverts regains there by being alone. That's th…
by Izkata · Sep 29, 2026
I am not speaking to you personally, but I think that in general there is a very large trend right now of people who believe they are introverts when really they are suffering a…
by munificent · Sep 29, 2026
This seems to be the divide between introverts and extroverts.
by sharts · Sep 29, 2026
> It seems pretty obvious to me that this also existed in older times. It's a pretty well established and reproducible big five trait. Parent is not saying there weren't introve…
by coldtea · Sep 29, 2026
We’re all tired of introverts claiming they get to do nothing in society because it’s so hard for them. Honestly. Put up or shut up.
by tsunamifury · 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
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "introverts" 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