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BBC: What kind of Thinker are you?

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Interesting BBC quiz. Seems related to multiple intelligences.
BBC - Science & Nature - Leonardo - Thinker quiz

I'm an Existential thinker according to this quiz.

Existential thinkers:
  • Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
  • Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
  • consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Other Existential Thinkers include:
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include:
Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer

Very accurate. Only problem is that the careers listed are not entirely viable. :(
 

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Interpersonal thinkers:

* Like to think about other people, and try to understand them
* Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives
* Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues
Other Interpersonal thinkers include
Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare

Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include
Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher
 

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Existential. No surprise really there.
Lithium, your result might shed light on one of your middle letters, no? :)
 

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You are a Naturalist Thinker

Naturalist Thinkers:

* Like to understand the natural world, and the living beings that inhabit it
* have an aptitude for communicating with animals
* You try to understand patterns of life and natural forces

Other Naturalist thinkers include
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, Johnny Morris, David Attenborough

Careers which suit Naturalist thinkers include
Biologist, Meteorologist, Forester, Farmer, Astronomer, Alternative therapist

The Renaissance ideal

The leading thinkers of the Renaissance were not just experts in their own field. The renaissance scholar was expected to master all branches of knowledge.

With his insatiable desire to know everything, Leonardo da Vinci is often held up as the ideal Renaissance man

Not surprising. Nice test, Peguy/BBC.
 

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Not too happy with this:

You are a Logical-Mathematical Thinker
Logical-Mathematical thinkers:
Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions
Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects
Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively

Like Logical-Mathematical thinkers, Leonardo based his theories on evidence rather than speculation. Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include
Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein

Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include
Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor
 

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You are an Intrapersonal thinker
Intrapersonal thinkers:
Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves
Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them
You understand how your behaviour affects your relationships with others

Like intrapersonal thinkers, Leonardo worked hard to improve all aspects of himself. Other Intrapersonal thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene

Careers which suit Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child care worker, Explorer, Drama therapist


...not really surprsing for me, but a nice test!
 

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Not too happy with this:

You are a Logical-Mathematical Thinker
Logical-Mathematical thinkers:
Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions
Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects
Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively

Like Logical-Mathematical thinkers, Leonardo based his theories on evidence rather than speculation. Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include
Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein

Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include
Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor

I tink this would be my 2nd type
 

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Existential. No surprise really there.
Lithium, your result might shed light on one of your middle letters, no? :)

F? Maybe, I'm leaning towards that.

Are you french btw?
 

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I'd be happy to change :)

If you could change, which type would you choose?;)

btw its interesting that on one hand I ´m good in intrapersonal intelligence which uses more the right (intuitive) side of the brain, on the other hand Logical-Mathematical intellignece which uses the left (logical) side of the brain...
 

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If you could change, which type would you choose?;)

btw its interesting that on one hand I ´m good in intrapersonal intelligence which uses more the right (intuitive) side of the brain, on the other hand Logical-Mathematical intellignece which uses the left (logical) side of the brain...

Good point, left and right would have a different strength and the test only highlights one.
 

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If you could change, which type would you choose?;)

btw its interesting that on one hand I ´m good in intrapersonal intelligence which uses more the right (intuitive) side of the brain, on the other hand Logical-Mathematical intellignece which uses the left (logical) side of the brain...

yours, of course :)
 

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You are an Existential Thinker
Existential thinker Existential thinkers:

* Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
* Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
* consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Other Existential Thinkers include
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include
Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer
 

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You are an Existential Thinker
Existential thinker Existential thinkers:

* Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
* Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
* consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Other Existential Thinkers include
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include
Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer

Would that imply then that the X in your type probably is F?
 
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Would that imply then that the X in your type probably is F?

Not necessarily. Plato doesn't come off as very F IMO. And Blaise Pascal was certainly an Existential thinker, yet was also a brilliant mathematican.
 

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Your Pascal quote is very interesting in that respect. Do you suggest that F's can't excell at maths?
 
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Your Pascal quote is very interesting in that respect. Do you suggest that F's can't excell at maths?

No of course not. Pascal is commonly classifed as INTP. INTP are really into logic no? And math and logic are commonly linked.

Anyways.....forget it. It was one of those half-ass statements I make when my mind isn't working at top quality.
 
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