The Power of Introverts (with Susan Cain)

Introverts are underrated. So says Susan Cain in her conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about her book, Quiet . She explains why introversion isn't the same thing as shyness and she speaks of the many benefits of solitude and silent contemplation. They also discuss why modern schools and workplaces' obsession with extroversion is problematic, and the reasons for the shift from a culture of character to our current culture of personality. Cain concludes by sharing how the book has changed her own life and helped other introverts navigate a world that can't seem to stop talking.

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The Power of Introverts (with Susan Cain) is an episode from EconTalk by Library of Economics and Liberty.

This episode is 01:08:03 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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