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Tundra_Glow

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Personal concepts

1. What is beauty? What is love?
Beauty is simultaneously an objective and an abstract concept. Objective beauty, as it is filtered through our senses, is sensical and logical; for example, we find people beautiful who have symmetrical faces; and we are fascinated by patterns that pertain to nature - all of these speak of the laws of mathematics. Furthermore, to find a person beautiful, we may become enamoured by their features: smooth skin, full lips, athletic body. These, too, are for a purpose: for us to find a healthy partner to procreate with.

However, it would be foolish to deduce that beauty is simply a game of rules; humanity is far more emotional than that. While there are measurable reasons for why we may find certain things beautiful, the cliche statement is true: 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' What is beautiful to me may not be to you - it may be beautiful because it installs a sense of reverence, or triggers a fond memory; these experiences may not be the same for you. In this sense our definition can be inherently solipsistic, too.

Again, the same could be said for love; objectively, it is a series of chemical reactions in the brain that make us feel a certain way. But we can never truly know how other people feel - all we have to go by an outsider's view of their love for someone else are displays and words of affection. When two people are in love, or love each other, there is certainly a presence to be felt: a connection on the base-level, if you will.


2. What are your most important values?
The ability to compromise is the first that comes to mind, unless the situation is so that there is absolutely no room for compromise (i.e, if someone is so toxic that compromising with them would mean being taken advantage of)

Also, loyalty - I am extremely loyal to my friends, as long as they remain the people I believe them to be. Once I trust a person, I invest a lot into them; I like to have very close friendships with people.

I would also say an important value for me is to remain open-minded, especially when your views are challenged with evidence to the contrary. We're continually learning and growing, so strictly adhering to a certain set of principles seems asinine to me. And, linking onto this: I believe in generally being empathetic and accommodating to all people without forming too harsh a judgement first; if thereafter they turn out to be unsavoury, then don't waste your efforts on them. Essentially, though stereotyping is inevitable, never allow stereotypes to cloud your view of a person or a group of people.

3. Do you have any sort of spiritual/religious beliefs, and why do you hold (or don't) those beliefs in the first place?
Not particularly. I became irreligious when I was around 10/11. I don't hold those beliefs because that would mean wholly committing to something I can't prove - or, at least, I haven't read enough to convince me that any sort of religion is worth following purely for the Deity (I can see the social benefits of belonging to a religious community, but I'm perfectly happy in my irreligious community.)


6. Interested in health/medicine as a conversation topic? Are you focused on your body?
I'm very interested in medicine - I was thinking of going to med school when I finish my first degree. The human body is fascinating in itself, even in terms of anatomy, but biochemistry is my favourite area. I enjoy the idea of taking certain measurements to manipulate your body into becoming more efficient, faster, or stronger; ie, balancing macronutrients, calories, and taking part in exercise destined to build strength/burn fat. When your body's hormones are efficient, so is your cognition; hence, health is important in those terms, too. Sadly I've fallen out of practise of eating healthily and exercising at the moment, because I've mainly been drinking and partying at my first term at uni (definitely Fresher's Fifteen) but I intend on starting again soon.

7. What do you think of daily chores?
Monotonous, but necessary. Usually I put them off for as long as possible. I annoy myself, though, when I realise that I - once again - haven't kept on top of chores, so they all need to be done at once.

9. What has made you cry? What has made you smile? Why?
I've become a bit of an emotional mess recently, but: an acquaintance posted on Facebook the other day about her mum passing away, and wrote a long message about how she wished she had told her she loved her more, spent more time with her, etc. The sorrow of that situation overwhelmed me, and I started crying at that. Also, something unfortunate happened to me recently, which has also made me cry a few times - but it's more out of the guilt I feel, etc. If I ever feel really, really low, I usually just mentally shut down and go on autopilot.

Most things make me smile, to be honest. Just got a message from my friend saying "Merry Christmas, hope you have a good day". During interactions with people, I usually smile. also, when I find something witty or clever in a piece of writing/art, I smile; same as when I finally solve a math/logic problem.

Evaluation & Behaviour
11. What have people seen as your weaknesses? What do you dislike about yourself?
People see me as being fairly insecure and unsure of myself, because supposedly I can be very self-critical. I dislike many things about myself, but do realise that I could probably fix half of them by gaining a sense of self-esteem. (I.e, I often lament that I'm ugly - if I lost weight and put makeup on, I doubt I would be. Hence, it hasn't gotten me down as much, because I can do something objective to fix it.)

12. What have people seen as your strengths? What do you like about yourself?
I can't say for certain what i like about myself - I think one of my best attributes is that people seem to like me. I do also have a wide variety of interests, so i'm rarely, if ever, bored.

14. Ever feel stuck in a rut? If yes, describe the causes and your reaction to it.
When I can see no viable way out - I'm happiest when I have options, or a goal to strive towards. When I feel like I'm in a rut, I actually feel cognitively impaired, like my mental abilities have been dulled. I felt like this in the Summer, when I was working constantly, and when I was unsure whether I'd get into University (If I didn't get in, I'd have to work for a year and resit my exams.) Because I felt like this was a real possibility, i began to doubt everything about myself, from intelligence to self-worth etc; i saw myself in that same job for an indefinite period, always doomed to return to it. Now, I feel as though my life is simultaneously more on a 'path' yet with wider options.

15. What qualities do you most like and dislike in other people? What types do you get along with?
I dislike micromanagement, or adhering too strictly to the rules. I also dislike to when people are too stubborn, and refuse to cooperate. Saying this, though, i generally seem to get along with most people - I don't usually find people unbearably irritating/abrasive.


18. A friend makes a claim that clashes with your current beliefs. What is your inward and outward reaction?
Inwardly, I'd probably feel a spark of annoyance, and outwardly, I'd probably go into debate mode. However, I don't intend to offend or hurt people by enforcing my beliefs - I just like a good debate, especially to show the other person why I think as I do. I don't think I form strong beliefs on things unless I'm totally convinced that it's the right way, and even then, I can only think of one thing that I have absolutely no leeway on even if challenged (I'm adamantly pro choice.) This may contradict what I said above, but what I mean is: it matters little what my personal beliefs on the ethics of abortion are; I fully believe that safe, legal abortion is an absolute necessity - the emotional toll on women, as well as the physical dangers, are far too great when it's illegal. There is simply nothing to the contrary that anyone could say that would make me believe that forcing people to be pregnant when they don't want to be is ethical. (Not even meaning to go on a soapbox here, just giving an example!)


20. How do you choose your friends and how do you behave around them?
Around my friends, if I feel like we are on the same level, I am incredibly affectionate towards them, and won't hesitate to tell them so. I don't necessarily have a checklist of how to choose my friends, but I gravitate towards people who are open-minded, calm, witty, and empathetic.


21. How do you behave around strangers?
Sometimes I get nervous around strangers, sometimes not; usually I act in the same way, ie, I do the talking, even if I feel embarrassed and hesitant on the inside. My friends have said that I seemed really calm when I first met them, but really, I was incredibly paranoid that they wouldn't like me, or would find me grating. (We had spoken on Facebook beforehand, so I was wary of the potential difference in impression.)

Okay, that's the questionnaire. I've rushed it a bit and have omitted certain questions, but I hope it's adequate. Cheers!

edit: Added a few questions:
What book/movie have you read or watched recently that you've enjoyed?
My favourite book as of recent has to be Solzhenitsyn's 'Cancer Ward'. I adore Solzhenitsyn anyway, having studied him in History and having read the 'Gulag Archipelago' - but as with albums, I like books that are allegorical. In this instance, the Soviet Union is the 'cancer' on society, and this is made clear by the hierarchy of the hospital - Oleg (protagonist) is not able to make his own choices about his treatment, and leaves the cancer ward almost as a shadow of his former self. Not only is it interesting in terms of its allegory and historical context, but, it is also a compassionate character study about people who are coming to terms with their own mortality, as well as the people who treat them.

As for a movie I've enjoyed, I would say Zodiac (just rewatched it earlier.) As with before, I generally enjoy anything with a historical context, especially one that immerses you into the world; and with Zodiac, the real story behind it is fascinating anyway. It's acted and directed spectacularly well, with excellent pacing and good suspense; and I generally like films that make you guess.

Generally, I like films that are either immersive and emotional (Brokeback Mountain) or absurdist and surrealist (The Lobster, Birdman). That's not to say I dislike other genres, but my favourite films tend to be from those two sub-genres.

What are your interests?
Science, politics, philosophy, literature, history, drinking large amounts of booze...I enjoy socialising with my friends as well, and there's nothing I like more than a long, reflective conversation with a close friend.
 

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I guess you're asking for an MBTI type? I guess ISTP.
 

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MBTI, yeah. (Sorry, forgot to make that clear.)

Interesting - why do you think that, if you don't mind me asking?

Correct me if I'm wrong, of course.

Your interests are objective and concrete; your focus is on internal logic structures. You're sympathetic and loyal toward a group of friends, and that's something I've seen with the ISTP type. Your statement about having a wide variety of interests sounds ISTP in the context of the rest. Being open-minded fits with the ISTP type, although you are closed-minded on certain topics.
 

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How well do you relate to the following?

'Although they do not respect the rules of the “System”, they follow their own rules and guidelines for behavior faithfully. They will not take part in something which violates their personal laws. ISTPs are extremely loyal and faithful to their “brothers”.'
 

Tundra_Glow

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Correct me if I'm wrong, of course.

Your interests are objective and concrete; your focus is on internal logic structures. You're sympathetic and loyal toward a group of friends, and that's something I've seen with the ISTP type. Your statement about having a wide variety of interests sounds ISTP in the context of the rest. Being open-minded fits with the ISTP type, although you are closed-minded on certain topics.

That sounds fairly accurate.

I am focused on objective goals, and can motivate myself quite well in those instances (for example, my A-Level exams.) But I also spend a lot of time daydreaming about the possibilities of something before it even happens. I do have the tendency to be quite negative when I'm focused on something that I'm about to do, whereas if it's in the distance, I can think of a multitude of different ideas. I can guarantee I'll stress about my uni exams and think I'll fail, which will motivate me to revise; but because they're far away, I can float thoughts like 'If I wanted to do law, what would I have to do?' then I usually conjure up things I could do in my head, as well as perhaps going on an internal tangent that strays away from the original objective. Usually, I think a lot of things I could do, but only actually do a small percentage of them, a little bit at a time, because I have no massive goals I'm focused on at the moment - just little ones, one bit at a time, if that makes sense.

How well do you relate to the following?

'Although they do not respect the rules of the “System”, they follow their own rules and guidelines for behavior faithfully. They will not take part in something which violates their personal laws. ISTPs are extremely loyal and faithful to their “brothers”.'

That also sounds quite a bit like me. I only disrespect rules of 'the system' if I see them to be asinine or harmful. If there's no reason to think that, I generally respect them.
 

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It's not that Se doesn't see possibilities. It's a Pe function, overall. The main difference is that it sees them in the reality, not in the abstract world.
I mean, an INTP and an ISTP, when facing a mechanical problem, can both have a similar approach. They can try various way to solve the problem with a trial and error approach. The main difference is that the ISTP will be more concrete, while the INTP will go more tangents.
For instance, I, Ne-Si user, have tried fixing a mouse using a toothstick. Firstly, I tried using it as a brush to apply some glue and shape some sort of prothesis to repair a broken gear, then I tried by cutting the wood. It didn't work, obviously, I knew the chances were really low, but I was driven by those ideas I wanted to try. I couldn't dismiss the possibility.
An ISTP friend of mine while trying to fix his motorbike is much more concrete. He still goes by attempts but would never try an idea he knows isn't going to work because he sees clear, tangible signs of what needs to be done.
 

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It's not that Se doesn't see possibilities. It's a Pe function, overall. The main difference is that it sees them in the reality, not in the abstract world.
I mean, an INTP and an ISTP, when facing a mechanical problem, can both have a similar approach. They can try various way to solve the problem with a trial and error approach. The main difference is that the ISTP will be more concrete, while the INTP will go more tangents.
For instance, I, Ne-Si user, have tried fixing a mouse using a toothstick. Firstly, I tried using it as a brush to apply some glue and shape some sort of prothesis to repair a broken gear, then I tried by cutting the wood. It didn't work, obviously, I knew the chances were really low, but I was driven by those ideas I wanted to try. I couldn't dismiss the possibility.
An ISTP friend of mine while trying to fix his motorbike is much more concrete. He still goes by attempts but would never try an idea he knows isn't going to work because he sees clear, tangible signs of what needs to be done.

I see, that makes sense; thank you.

To give an example, I've tried a few different diets in order to optimise weightloss/feeling. If one is working for me, I'll stick to it until I continue to see results, in which case I'll tweak it. But one time I did have the idea to try something radically different (basically, I went from high fat/low carb to high sugar/low fat) because of the biochemical explanations, as well as people's personal testaments - I thought, why not. So I did, and it made me feel a lot better, and aided me in the gym, too.

But for an actual mechanical problem...when I get an idea I'm sure that'll work, I do follow that method, yeah. I think I'd ensure something worked first before fiddling with it, just so I knew that I had something I could fall back on. If nothing worked, I'd bounce a few different ideas, of course. So I suppose that makes sense.
 
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