groovejet02
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Any NTs here in the activism field?
I'm curious because activism has been stereotypically linked to Feelers (or at least that's the general vibe I seem to get). Do you think NTs approach activism in a different way than Feelers?
As for me, I'm a hardcore INTP (even though I have INFP-ish tendencies/moments).
This is how I personally approach activism:
1. I'm not into sentimentality. To me, heartwarming or shocking rhetoric only goes so far. I throw myself in writing and academic initiatives in order to educate the public.
2. I'm a quarter gut instinct/emotions and three quarter hard nosed theory. There are always strong emotions that underlie my actions, but not without a sense of logical restrain and a very calculated, very logical way of doing things. I read up a lot on feminism, socialism, etc. I have to know everything and deconstruct every angle. As a consequence, it takes me a long time to come to a conclusion on an issue. On the plus side, when I believe in a cause, I am thoroughly convinced because I have analyzed almost every side.
3. I am solitary and independent in my work. I do connect with organizations but my tasks are always ones that entail me doing it alone (such as writing). I connect with other activists only when I need to, and mostly by e-mail.
Basically, as an NT, I approach activism clinically, just like everything else in my life.
My INTJ best friend is like me too, and another INTJ I know is also passionate about social issues --- so the notion that Thinkers are rarely activists is an unfounded one, eh?
(As I type this I am reminded of a series of correspondence by Einstein throughout his life, which touched on the politics and social issues around him. I could detect in those letters the same huge amount of passion which he had for academia)
I'm curious because activism has been stereotypically linked to Feelers (or at least that's the general vibe I seem to get). Do you think NTs approach activism in a different way than Feelers?
As for me, I'm a hardcore INTP (even though I have INFP-ish tendencies/moments).
This is how I personally approach activism:
1. I'm not into sentimentality. To me, heartwarming or shocking rhetoric only goes so far. I throw myself in writing and academic initiatives in order to educate the public.
2. I'm a quarter gut instinct/emotions and three quarter hard nosed theory. There are always strong emotions that underlie my actions, but not without a sense of logical restrain and a very calculated, very logical way of doing things. I read up a lot on feminism, socialism, etc. I have to know everything and deconstruct every angle. As a consequence, it takes me a long time to come to a conclusion on an issue. On the plus side, when I believe in a cause, I am thoroughly convinced because I have analyzed almost every side.
3. I am solitary and independent in my work. I do connect with organizations but my tasks are always ones that entail me doing it alone (such as writing). I connect with other activists only when I need to, and mostly by e-mail.
Basically, as an NT, I approach activism clinically, just like everything else in my life.
My INTJ best friend is like me too, and another INTJ I know is also passionate about social issues --- so the notion that Thinkers are rarely activists is an unfounded one, eh?
(As I type this I am reminded of a series of correspondence by Einstein throughout his life, which touched on the politics and social issues around him. I could detect in those letters the same huge amount of passion which he had for academia)