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focal point and a feeling of ease, presenting a beauty so obvious, we only have to stare in awe without thinking too much.However, complexity has its own charms. Peeling the layers off of things and discovering what lies beneath can give us a feeling of inner satisfaction — like finding a treasure chest after digging through ten feet of dirt.Everything done with extra effort always feels extra special, doesn’t it?Let’s explore this with an easily recognizable example: People.<h1 id="c176">A Multifaceted Persona</h1>The most interesting people are multifaceted.We have a tendency to judge others within seconds of our encounter, and this judgment has a striking degree of accuracy. According to Malcolm Gladwell, in his 2005 book <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blink:_The_Power_of_Thinking_Without_Thinking">Blink</a>, this phenomenon is an example of “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin-slicing">thin-slicing</a>.” This is why first impressions are so important.However, we can try looking at this from a different perspective: People who defy these initial expectations can be strangely attractive.Here are some examples:<ul><li>That guy who’s always neck deep in books, but turns out is a very athletic person skilled in soccer.</li></ul>In this example, we judge the guy as a nerd who is sickly and weak. It surprises us when he proves to be otherwise. Who said that a nerd can’t be athletic at the same time?<ul><li>That annoying delinquent who is always picking fights with everyone. When you got a chance to converse with him, turns out he’s a very sensitive person and likes to write beautiful poetry.</li></ul

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We judge this person as a harsh person who’s only interested in violence. It becomes all the more interesting when we find out he has an eye for written art. His poems make us more intrigued about what’s going on in his mischievous mind.<ul><li>The girl who seems like she’s only interested in make-ups and beauty products, but is actually a very effective leader.</li></ul>We judge this girl only at surface value, without trying to pick what’s inside her brain. It surprises us when she demonstrates her aptitude, and suddenly she becomes much more attractive — beyond the looks.These kinds of people force us to admit the fault in our judgments and encourage us to dive deeper. By trying to be more perceptive, we learn to understand their hidden complexities.But why do we find these multifaceted people interesting?<h1 id="7892">Theoretical Explanation — or Lack Thereof</h1>Usually, I cite scientific theories (from psychology or sociology, for instance) to explain these kinds of phenomena.But honestly, this time I haven’t been able to find a suitable theory for this phenomenon. If you have expertise on this topic, feel free to share your knowledge — I genuinely want to understand it.Once I find a valid explanation, maybe I’ll present the theoretical framework in another writing.For now, let me leave you with this partial conclusion:Most people have another side to them. A hidden facet that won’t present itself to our eyes unless we observe thoroughly. While our judgments can be rather accurate, we shouldn’t take them as absolute. Always leave room for surprises — you just might like what you find.</article></body>

Why Having a Complex Personality Will Make You a More Interesting Person

Beauty in simplicity? Try magnificence in contradiction.

Both simple and complex things can be interesting in their own ways, for they have their own strengths and shortcomings. What do you think? Which one attracts you more? Personally, I prefer the latter.

In this writing, we will focus more on the idea of complexity, and explore why the most interesting things are always multifaceted — especially when these facets manifest themselves in a person.

Beneath the Layers

Not so recently, I’ve come to realize that most (if not all) things I found interesting have at least one common characteristic: They have more than one layer.

I’ve always had a knack for complexity. The reason being that complex things give us the opportunity to explore their hidden sides and learn something new about them every day — something that is almost always surprising and serendipitous.

That being said, we do need to recognize that there is some truth in the common saying “Beauty in simplicity.”

I mean, we can all agree on the appeal of minimalist design, for instance. Simplicity can give us a clear focal point and a feeling of ease, presenting a beauty so obvious, we only have to stare in awe without thinking too much.

However, complexity has its own charms. Peeling the layers off of things and discovering what lies beneath can give us a feeling of inner satisfaction — like finding a treasure chest after digging through ten feet of dirt.

Everything done with extra effort always feels extra special, doesn’t it?

Let’s explore this with an easily recognizable example: People.

A Multifaceted Persona

The most interesting people are multifaceted.

We have a tendency to judge others within seconds of our encounter, and this judgment has a striking degree of accuracy. According to Malcolm Gladwell, in his 2005 book Blink, this phenomenon is an example of “thin-slicing.” This is why first impressions are so important.

However, we can try looking at this from a different perspective: People who defy these initial expectations can be strangely attractive.

Here are some examples:

That guy who’s always neck deep in books, but turns out is a very athletic person skilled in soccer.

In this example, we judge the guy as a nerd who is sickly and weak. It surprises us when he proves to be otherwise. Who said that a nerd can’t be athletic at the same time?

That annoying delinquent who is always picking fights with everyone. When you got a chance to converse with him, turns out he’s a very sensitive person and likes to write beautiful poetry.

We judge this person as a harsh person who’s only interested in violence. It becomes all the more interesting when we find out he has an eye for written art. His poems make us more intrigued about what’s going on in his mischievous mind.

The girl who seems like she’s only interested in make-ups and beauty products, but is actually a very effective leader.

We judge this girl only at surface value, without trying to pick what’s inside her brain. It surprises us when she demonstrates her aptitude, and suddenly she becomes much more attractive — beyond the looks.

These kinds of people force us to admit the fault in our judgments and encourage us to dive deeper. By trying to be more perceptive, we learn to understand their hidden complexities.

But why do we find these multifaceted people interesting?

Theoretical Explanation — or Lack Thereof

Usually, I cite scientific theories (from psychology or sociology, for instance) to explain these kinds of phenomena.

But honestly, this time I haven’t been able to find a suitable theory for this phenomenon. If you have expertise on this topic, feel free to share your knowledge — I genuinely want to understand it.

Once I find a valid explanation, maybe I’ll present the theoretical framework in another writing.

For now, let me leave you with this partial conclusion:

Most people have another side to them. A hidden facet that won’t present itself to our eyes unless we observe thoroughly. While our judgments can be rather accurate, we shouldn’t take them as absolute. Always leave room for surprises — you just might like what you find.