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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

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In Quiet , Susan Cain argues that modern Western culture significantly undervalues introverts, often favoring the "Extrovert Ideal"—the belief that the ideal self is gregarious, alpha, and comfortable in the spotlight. Cain explores how this bias permeates schools, workplaces, and religious institutions, often at the expense of innovation and deep thought. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World