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female tit birds—it might seem that
what we need most are aggressive heroic
types. But if our entire population
consisted of warriors, there would be
no one to notice, let alone battle, potentially
deadly but far quieter threats
like viral disease or climate change.
Consider Vice President Al Gore’s
decades-long crusade to raise awareness
of global warming. Gore is, by
many accounts, an introvert. “If you
send an introvert into a reception or an
event with a hundred other people he
will emerge with less energy than he
had going in,” says a former aide.
“Gore needs a rest after an event.” Gore
acknowledges that his skills are not
conducive to stumping and speechmaking.
“Most people in politics draw energy
from backslapping and shaking
hands and all that,” he has said. “I
draw energy from discussing ideas.”
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