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In a fascinating book from 2017, The Ten Types of Human, Dexter Diasis provides a comprehensive exploration of human behaviour, blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-life narratives to examine the diverse facets of our nature. Dias, a human rights barrister, introduces ten psychological "types" that represent the varied ways humans respond to challenges, injustices, and moral dilemmas. These types are not fixed categories but dynamic aspects within each individual, activated by different circumstances.
The Perceiver of Pain
Embodies our capacity for empathy, allowing us to feel and respond to others' suffering. This type is crucial for fostering compassion and social cohesion.
The Ostraciser
Reflects our instinct to exclude those who violate group norms, a behaviour rooted in evolutionary mechanisms to maintain social order.
The Tamer of Terror
Represents our strategies for coping with fear and mortality, including the use of rituals, beliefs, and psychological defenses to manage existential anxieties.
The Beholder
Focuses on our perception of beauty and aesthetics, influencing attraction and social interactions, and often shaped by cultural and biological factors.
The Aggressor
Encompasses our potential for violence and dominance, which can be triggered by threats, competition, or past traumas, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature.
The Tribalist
Illustrates our tendency to form in-groups and out-groups, leading to loyalty and cooperation within groups but also prejudice and conflict with outsiders.
The Nurturer
Embodies our caregiving instincts, particularly towards offspring, ensuring the survival and well-being of the next generation through selfless acts.
The Romancer
Captures our capacity for love, intimacy, and forming deep emotional bonds, which play a vital role in human connection and societal structures.
The Rescuer
Represents our impulse to help others in distress, often at personal risk, driven by altruism and a sense of moral duty.
The Kinsman
Highlights our protective instincts towards family and close relations, emphasising the importance of kinship and genetic legacy in human behaviour.
Whilst many of these behaviours were fundamental for our ancestors’ survival, in the modern world, at times, it is those who are able to control their natural instincts and biases who go on to be most successful. The first step towards achieving this is developing an understanding of our natural inclinations and recognising why they were so important in ancient times. This will ultimately help us to better recognise and moderate our behaviour to thrive in the world of tomorrow.
Have a wonderful half term everyone, safe travels and I look forward to seeing you back in school after the break.
David Tongue
Principal
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