The idea that the pandemic was scary to just about everyone. No one knew what to do. All we knew was that we had to stay home. It is never fun when you are stuck in the house. Introverts through the pandemic, however, may have had an inherently different take on this. They were in their element. This is something that I can relate to a bit myself. Sometimes, on the outside, I may seem as a fairly extroverted person, and I do enjoy some good conversation and good company. However, when I find myself the happiest and enjoying myself the most, is when I am in the comfort of my own home with nothing but my own interests to explore. That may not sound like much, but having a full plate and being constantly busy, as I am sure most if not all people are feeling these days, then you may yearn to just be left alone on solace by your lonesome. The one point in the article that I thought was great was how introverted students may have found their groove a little bit better considering they are free to do their work with much less ridicule and anxiety. Sometimes, those levels being near zero. This stemming from Csíkszentmihályi’s flow. The principle is that introverts enjoy their own space and are usually propelled by routine to keep them going.
The TED talk gave a whole lot of information, and I imagine that we will be led on a great pathway with Gee at the helm. A little late, a little short, either way, these were some brief thoughts I know we will expand upon in class this evening.