They are repulsed by anything that would limit individual freedom to examine and question the world around them. Greens stay in the 'learning mode' and like pursuits that allow them to research and explore in whatever directions interest them. Greens are curious Even from an early age, Greens want to understand how things work and the reasons behind everything. They may take things apart to see how they work or read extensively on a subject of interest. From the time they can form the questions they want answered, learning and thinking are constant preoccupations.
Greens are reluctant to accept the ideas of others without question.
No matter what the credentials or authority of the person speaking, an idea must stand on its own. It must be coherent, verifiable, rational and pragmatic. In contrast to the viewpoint of a Gold, the Green believes that just because a person is in authority does not make him correct. This reluctance to accept established authority can make the Green seem highly individualistic and even arrogant. They constantly monitor their own progress and push themselves to improve.