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Couldn't agree more, I wish more people understood that aloneness doesn't mean sadness.

Me too. The problem is that extroverts are seen as the norm in most societies and since introverts, while usually contributing a lot more, are not as well viewed.

It's the high school popularity contest over and over again (especially in the US).

The tables have and are still changing however. Those extroverts need their Facebook, Twitter, whatever to survive.

We build those systems for them.

Who's in control now?

A bit presumptuous to suggest only introverts built those (or are capable of doing it)

Yes, it is, although most developers I've met I would say are introverts. Of course, that's just anecdotal. :)

"introverts, while usually contributing a lot more"

I need some factual data confirming that.

It's not a fact, it's my opinion. AFAIK, there is no definition of "introvert" or "extrovert" by which to divide people up. But you certainly don't build software standing and talking by the water cooler. That's my experience in the industry anyway. (Unless your build process is running while you stand and talk by the water cooler).

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