It makes more sense to see the OCEAN traits as a general strategy mix for a human being. Each trait will express differently depending on the context, and the t

It makes more sense to see the OCEAN traits as a general strategy mix for a human being. Each trait will express differently depending on the context, and the traits will intermix with each other. Which is why it makes more sense to consider the individual as a whole instead of a trait in isolation and with regards to specific situations. Openness to experience means that the person in question will engage more often in idea-related activities. They'll be more likely to consider unusual ideas and courses of action as a result, and the unusuality of it will be relative to their environment. It's a strategy of higher activity and higher risk.