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[INTP] The INTP Appreciation Thread

sriv

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According to the Jungian individuation theory, the answer is yes.

INTJs have a tertiary Fi, so that means adult or mature INTJs might develop a substantial sentimental awareness, a genuine sense of purpose and idealism.

INTPs, on the other hand, are supposed to be the most rational of the rationales.

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But this is only theory, remember? ;)

I blatantly refuse to follow my predestined path. My T will smother my Fi into nothingness.
 

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Are you saying you take pride in being insensitive and even envy INTP's for being considered more inconsiderate than you? :shock:
 

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No I do not pride myself upon insensitivity. I prefer it. I never said anything about INTPs.
 

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But if you prefer it, doesn't that mean you value it as something positive and thus (would want to) take pride in it?
 

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No. Not really. I use insensitivity to control myself. For me, it is not a luxury, but a necessity.
 

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Ah, but wouldn't it be better to call it rationalism then.
In my opinion, those two are no synonyms. One can be rational and still be empathic, and take (other's) emotions into account. The insensitive can't. But this may well be personal lexicology ;)
 

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Good point. I can be empathetic, but I on no account let my empathy rub off on my emotional condition.
 

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I like INTP's logicality. It, not the insensitivity, is something I would pride myself in if I had it.

When my good friend INTP told me he could spend a week at a time not saying a word to anyone, I was astonished and in awe! I could not imagine that anyone could leave me alone for more than 12 hours (not counting sleep) without expecting me to say something back. I did not know that such people still existed that were blessed with such a magnificent period of silence who are actually living with a family. Boggled my mind.

I always and will always speak the same language as an INTP.
 

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I think we do use subtle irony all the time, and then are thrilled when the 1 person out of 1,000 picks up on it. It makes the other 999 times it went undetected worth it. Let's face it, though, most of the time, we're just amusing ourselves.
True. Unfortunately, that 1 out 1000 person doesn't seem to be around here much.


btw, out of curiosity, did anyone get what I meant when I said "We're all about maximizing our potential. That's why we don't want to realize any of it."? When you realize potential, it's no longer potential, thereby reducing your potential and working against maximizing it. Did anyone get that? Or did I rely too much on the reader?
 

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True. Unfortunately, that 1 out 1000 person doesn't seem to be around here much.


btw, out of curiosity, did anyone get what I meant when I said "We're all about maximizing our potential. That's why we don't want to realize any of it."? When you realize potential, it's no longer potential, thereby reducing your potential and working against maximizing it. Did anyone get that? Or did I rely too much on the reader?

The real irony is to explain the irony... :D


But yes, I got it... you're not alone, Martoon, no, you're not alone: Keep faith in your fellow-men... :hug:
 

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The real irony is to explain the irony... :D


But yes, I got it... you're not alone, Martoon, no, you're not alone: Keep faith in your fellow-men... :hug:
Thanks, Blackmail. That's actually one of the nicest hugs I've received. :)
 

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Yes, that's it -- spread the luv & huggies!

.. wait, this is the INTP appreciation thread, wth are you doing?!

*head starts spinning around, ears twitch*
 

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Yes, that's it -- spread the luv & huggies!

.. wait, this is the INTP appreciation thread, wth are you doing?!

*head starts spinning around, ears twitch*

Do you think there is such a thing as an INTP Carebear? :wubbie:
 

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Constantly stressing the maximization of potential leads to the best efficiency. Why do we have to stop maximizing potential? It's an elitist society. Some work it out, some do not. The strong live and the weak die. That is how it's always been.

I always thought that realization of potential comes with accomplishments.
 

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If you read through the whole thread, a LOT of people. Even me.
 

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We should get rid of all appreciation threads and just make hater threads. Then we will see who survives the free-for-all. Ha!
 
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