The New Extrovert

The power of online identity

Peter parker is a typical geeky introvert.Detached, shy, silent, with few friends, lives in his own little world. But when he gets access to this immense power, he suddenly gets the courage to do things he never would have done. But, he also hides his identity behind a mask, majorly for the sake of his loved ones, but probably also because he still likes his own little world and wants to keep it intact.

In today’s world, internet has proven to be a similar ‘power’. The web and gadgets have allowed previously unheard and unknown ‘introverts’ to be expressive and outspoken with their introvert ego intact. As a result we see a lot of ‘offline introverts’ turning to ‘online extroverts’. But it also gives people a chance to project a false identity of themselves. You can be anything you want..be it a socialist, a thinker, a rebel, a rockstar or even a self proclaimed genius. As a result, many times the online and offline identity of people are a complete mismatch. Now, is projecting a false identity a wrongdoing in this case, you have to decide. I guess uncle Ben’s quote still stands true.