Jonah Whales
Many people who teach or write about the enneagram use public figures as illustrations of the nine types. This can be a powerful way to bring the enneagram to life, presenting a living, breathing embodiment of a type. There are dangers inherent in this technique, the most obvious of which is the difficulty of accurately typing someone at a remove. But there are other, less obvious dangers that may have further-reaching implications.
Actors and political figures are often chosen for...

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