Bas Heijne at NRC wrote an insightful article about identity, in which he argues that today's individualism makes interest in the world outside one's own head, which goes beyond the precious “I”, disappear. In his article, he cites my explanation of how this manifests in the workplace, namely that people who deviate from the norm are more likely to be left out, as we simply like to work with others who are like us.
Curious about the opinion piece? Read the article here (Dutch).
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