Talks at Google Ep363 - Alane Freund | Understanding The Highly Sensitive Person
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Jul 14, 2023 AI Snips
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High Sensitivity: A Trait, Not a Flaw
- High sensitivity is a trait, sensory processing sensitivity, affecting 20% of the population.
- It's innate, not a disorder or mental illness, and involves a more reactive brain.
Two Life Strategies: HSPs vs. Dandelions
- Two main life strategies exist: "do it right, do it once" (HSPs) and "go for it, try again if wrong."
- HSPs, like the "sitters" in fruit fly studies, exhibit more neural complexity and thoughtful action.
Kindergarten Example
- Elaine Froin uses the example of kindergarteners to illustrate HSP tendencies.
- HSPs often pause and assess their surroundings before engaging, unlike their less sensitive peers.