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Passion: Sloth Virtue: Action Fixation: Indolence Holy Idea: Holy Love

PASSION:

Sloth. In this context, the Passion of Sloth results from the loss of the Virtue of Action. It is a resistance to being deeply affected by or engaged with the world, to being present and putting out the energy to be fully here, fully feeling and responding. While Sloth may manifest as laziness and lack of energy, the deeper meaning refers to the Nine’s habit of giving little attention to his or her own development. It takes a great deal of energy to resist being affected by aspects of reality, and this often causes us to lack energy for self-awareness or self-remembering. Ultimately, Sloth refers to the wish to “go to sleep” to one’s life, to not arise as an independent person, taking one’s rightful place in the scheme of things. It causes us to want to stay in an internal zone Where we feel safe, peaceful, comfortable, and will not be disturbed by anything. We want to avoid anything that might upset our inner tranquility. Some Nines are fond of saying that they “go with the flow,” but in truth, they are hoping that everything will flow around them and let them be.

me: how about the main difference as dynorphin sensitivity between intp and intj?

chatgpt:

Dynorphin is part of the brain’s anti-reward / stress regulation system. It counterbalances dopamine by:

dampening reward drive

increasing effort cost signals

promoting withdrawal or narrowing under stress

discouraging continued exploration when prediction error stays high

So it basically answers: “When things get uncertain or effortful, do you keep exploring or clamp down?”

If you map that onto INTP vs INTJ:

INTP — lower dynorphin sensitivity (relative)

uncertainty is tolerable longer

exploration continues despite lack of closure

ideas stay open-ended

abandoning a model feels cheap

curiosity survives ambiguity

Their system doesn’t strongly punish unresolved possibilities, so thinking branches outward.

Result:

prolonged analysis

model pluralism

reluctance to finalize

Not because they prefer chaos, but because the nervous system doesn’t scream “resolve this now.”

INTJ — higher dynorphin sensitivity (relative)

unresolved uncertainty becomes aversive faster

prediction error feels costly

narrowing reduces stress

committing to one trajectory restores control

So closure isn’t just intellectual preference — it reduces internal stress signaling.

Result:

convergence

pruning alternatives early

long-term commitment to one model/path

Very roughly:

dopamine → “keep searching”

dynorphin → “stop, this is costly”

So you get:

INTP: exploration stays rewarding longer

INTJ: exploration turns aversive sooner → compression and direction

Interesting side effect (matches real behavior)

Why INTJs often look decisive even when wrong: → closure reduces internal stress.

Why INTPs can stay neutral or undecided without distress: → ambiguity isn’t strongly punished neurologically.

Neither is “better reasoning”; they’re different stopping rules.

Socionics (Model A) is simpler than it seems! It’s like if you got Jung and psychosophy, and stirred them together.

LESSON 1: IME and Jung

IME stands for Information Metabolism Elements. The concept of IM originated from Polish psychiatrist Antoni Kępiński. EM is energy metabolism. In his words, EM is the exchange of energy with the environment. IM is the exchange of information, including cognitive processing.

Augusta merged IM with Carl Jung’s typology system to create socionics. She suggests that all the 16 types in socionics differ based on how they process the same information.

LESSON 2: Functions (IME)

Your functions make up your type. If you know cognitive functions, this should be somewhat simple since all the functions have the same names as MBTI’s functions. If not, the functions include:

Introverted Intuition (Ni)

Extroverted Intuition (Ne)

Introverted Sensing (Si)

Extroverted Sensing (Se)

Introverted Logic (Ti)

Extroverted Logic (Te)

Introverted Ethics (Fi)

Extroverted Ethics (Fe)

In Socionics, there are irrational functions ([labile / “cyclotymes”] Si, Se, Ni, Ne) and rational functions ([rigid / “shizotymes”] Fi, Fe, Ti, Te). Irrational functions focus on states of mind and body, whereas rational functions focus on the state of actions and emotions. Rationals often have a lower stress tolerance. In four letter-types, rationals are noted with a lowercase “j” at the end, whereas irrationals are noted with a lowercase “p” (e.g. ILI = INTp; LII = INTj). This is NOT the same as MBTI.

The Four Jungian Dichotomies:

1. Extratim / Introtim (Extraversion / Introversion)

2. Sensing / Intuition

3. Ethics / Logic

4. Irrational / Rational

LESSON 3: Functional Properties and Dichotomies

The functional dichotomies illustrate how strong-weak your function placement is. We’ll get into placements and blocks later.

This is all related to the dimensionality of your functions; with 3D + 4D considered strong, and 1D + 2D considered weak.

There are also inert vs. contact functions.

Your inert functions are your 1st, 4th, 6th and 7th functions, while your contact functions are your 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 8th.

Inert: passive, indecisive (manifested more melancholic/phlegmatic)

Contact: initiative-taking, active, confident (manifested more sanguine/choleric)

Functions either have an introverted or extroverted attitude.

An introverted attitude signifies importance on interpersonal relationships in that specific aspect (ex. intuition, sensing, thinking, feeling).

An extroverted attitude signifies importance on the environment in that specific aspect.

LESSON 4: Blocks

Blocks use Freudian terminology to express how the functions within that block are manifested. Blocks are essentially classifications on how your function behaves within you.

1st Block: Ego

“This is what I do best.”

Confident, effortless. You’re recognized by these functions; they make you shine.

This block consists of your leading (1st) and creative (2nd) function.

Leading: how you see the world, your lenses

Creative: complementary to your leading function, flexible, good for shaping things.

2nd Block: Super-Ego

“I can do it… but it drains me”

Unnatural, tiring, and it feels like you’re putting on a performance. Illusion of confidence.

This block consists of your role (3rd) and PoLR (4th) function.

Role: pretending, fake competence

PoLR: most painful topic/area, blind spot

3rd Block: Super-Id

“I crave this from others.”

Unknown, confusing, needing guidance.

This block consists of your suggestive (5th) and mobilising (6th) functions.

Suggestive: emotional “food”, your deepest structural need

Mobilising: slowly awakens if/when supported by others

4th Block: Id

“I can definitely do this, but I can’t be bothered to.”

You’re good at these but you don’t show them.

This block consists of your ignoring (7th) and demonstrative (8th) functions.

Ignoring: possible but not desired (“I can, but I don’t want to.”)

Demonstrative: extremely strong, subconscious (a hidden superpower)

LESSON 5: Glyphs

Not too important, but these are the symbols for your IMEs.

White = Introverted (difficult to read, seemingly calm)

Black = Extroverted (open book, seemingly chaotic)

Triangle = Intuition

Puzzle piece = Ethics

Circle = Senses

Square = Logic

I’ll expand upon the 8 functions.

Ni: development over time, history, cause and effect, consequences, reason, archetypal themes, past / future, rhythm, forecast

Ne: potential, permutations, semblance, essence, the unknown, mysticism, new possibilities, opportunities, diversity of interests

Si: pleasure, leisure, relaxation, homeostasis, convenience, life quality, aesthetics, hedonism/sloth

Se: immediate reality, immediate qualities of objects, external appearance, form, impact, direct physical effect, span, extent, scope

Ti: coherence, structure, analysis, consistency, contingency, order, commensurability, understanding

Te: efficiency, method, calculation, benefit, logic of actions, expediency, pros and cons, reasoning

Fi: internal harmony, resonance/dissonance of personal sentiments, support, condemnation, judgement, sympathy, pity, +/- emotions

Fe: emotional atmosphere, romanticism, idealism, ethics of actions

Easy trick to remember:

Extroversion = […] of action (e.g. senses of actions for Se)

Introversion = […] of relations (e.g. ethics of relations for Fi)

LESSON 6: TIM ( Type of Information Metabolism)

These are the 16 different personality types in Socionics. Your first letter + your last letter = your leading IME. Your second letter + the opposite of your last letter = your creative IME.

e.g. ILE —> Intuition + Extroversion = Extroverted Intuition … —> L + I (opposite of E) = Introverted Logic. Ego block = NeTi.

Here are all the different possible types:

Your IME stack is always leading and creative. Then, your 3rd function is the opposite dichotomy but same introversion/extroversion as your 2nd function. Your 4th function is the opposite dichotomy but same introversion/extroversion as your 1st function. Finally, your super-id and id function is your ego and super-ego but reversed vertically, and opposite introversion/extroversion.

A L P H A Q U A D R A

ILE (Don Quixote)

The Persona: The Intellectual Maverick. The Visionary Disruptor. The Conflictor: ESI (The Moral Guardian) The Complex: "I am just a cringe edgelord."

The Dynamic: ILE is trying to deconstruct society’s norms to show their brilliance. ESI looks at them with a flat, unimpressed stare that says, "You are behaving like a child."

The Hurt: It’s not that you feel "evil." It’s that you feel socially pathetic. ESI makes you feel like the guy wearing a fedora and a trench coat thinking he looks cool, while everyone else just sees a weirdo who doesn't know how to act in public. You fear you are just a "clown" yapping for attention.

SEI (Dumas)

The Persona: The Nurturer. The Curator of Good Vibes. (The one who actually runs the house). The Conflictor: LIE (The Pioneer/CEO) The Complex: "I am a peasant / NPC."

The Dynamic: SEI is busy. They are knitting, cooking, fixing the vibe, managing the sensory details (Demonstrative Se). LIE zooms in, talks about global markets, disruption, and 10-year plans.

The Hurt: LIE makes the SEI feel like their hard work is trivial. The complex is: "I am perfectly polishing a life that doesn't matter." SEI feels like a "basic" provincial housewife/husband whose entire world is small, ordinary, and ultimately interchangeable. They fear they are serving a purpose, but never driving the world.

ESE (Hugo)

The Persona: The Life of the Party. The Emotional Center. The Conflictor: ILI (The Critic) The Complex: "I am a shallow airhead."

The Dynamic: ESE is expending massive energy to make everyone happy and included. ILI sits in the corner, refusing to smile, analyzing the heat death of the universe.

The Hurt: ILI makes ESE feel stupid. Not just "not smart," but unserious. ESE feels like a jingling set of keys—loud, colorful, and only entertaining to simpletons. They fear that behind their backs, the "smart people" are laughing at how basic and desperate for approval they are.

LII (Robespierre)

The Persona: The Architect of Truth. The Objective Analyst. The Conflictor: SEE (The Politician/Conqueror) The Complex: "I am a powerless dweeb."

The Dynamic: LII has the perfect logical argument. SEE ignores it, flexes their charisma, dominates the room, and gets their way because people like them (or fear them).

The Hurt: SEE makes LII feel like a "virgin" archetype (regardless of gender). LII feels physically invisible and socially impotent. The complex is: "My logic is just a cope because I am too weak to actually impact the real world."

B E T A Q U A D R A

EIE (Hamlet)

The Persona: The Prophet. The Mentor. The Voice of a Generation. The Conflictor: SLI (The Craftsman) The Complex: "I am a hysterical fraud."

The Dynamic: EIE is screaming (metaphorically or literally) about the destiny of the group. SLI just wants them to shut up so they can fix the engine.

The Hurt: SLI makes EIE feel like a drama queen. EIE fears that their "visions" are just narcissism and that they have zero tangible skills. They feel like a useless mouth that can't even change a lightbulb, surviving only by manipulating people who actually work.

LSI (Maxim)

The Persona: The Iron Hand. The Reliable Enforcer. The Conflictor: IEE (The Inspirer) The Complex: "I am a soulless robot."

The Dynamic: LSI is keeping everything in perfect order. IEE comes in, breaks the rules, makes a mess, and everyone loves them for it.

The Hurt: IEE makes LSI feel boring and dead inside. LSI fears that their "principles" are just fear of living. They feel like the buzzkill, the hall monitor that nobody invites to the after-party because they suck the oxygen out of the room.

SLE (Zhukov)

The Persona: The Warlord. The Boss. The Winner. The Conflictor: EII (The Empath) The Complex: "I am a monster/thug."

The Dynamic: SLE is crushing targets. EII looks at them with quiet, sad disappointment, like they just kicked a puppy.

The Hurt: EII makes SLE feel like an animal. SLE fears they are incapable of being "human." It’s the fear that they are unlovable because they only know how to destroy, never how to connect. They feel like a bull in a china shop—strong, but clumsy and ultimately unwanted in civilized spaces.

IEI (Yesenin)

The Persona: The Mystic. The Poet. The Time-Lord. The Conflictor: LSE (The Administrator) The Complex: "I am a useless bum."

The Dynamic: IEI is waiting for the perfect moment. LSE is working 18 hours a day, managing spreadsheets and logistics.

The Hurt: LSE makes IEI feel like a parasite. IEI fears that their "deep insights" are just excuses for laziness. They feel like a child who can't tie their own shoes, terrified that the "adults" (Te-doms) will stop taking care of them and they will die in the gutter.

G A M M A Q U A D R A

SEE (Napoleon)

The Persona: The King/Queen. The Influencer. The Force of Nature. The Conflictor: LII (The Analyst) The Complex: "I am a loud-mouthed idiot."

The Dynamic: SEE is charming the pants off everyone. LII asks one simple logical question: "Why?" and SEE crumbles.

The Hurt: LII makes SEE feel like a used car salesman. SEE fears they are "all flash, no substance." They feel intellectually naked—like a fraud who has bluffed their way to the top but is about to be exposed by a guy with a calculator.

ILI (Balzac)

The Persona: The Sage. The Realist. The Mastermind. The Conflictor: ESE (The Enthusiast) The Complex: "I am a creepy incel."

The Dynamic: ILI is observing from the shadows. ESE tries to drag them into the light to dance and smile.

The Hurt: ESE makes ILI feel physically repulsive. ILI fears they are the "weirdo." They feel socially retarded, unable to perform basic human warmth, and they worry that their "wisdom" is just bitterness because they weren't invited to the party.

LIE (Jack London)

The Persona: The High-Value Individual. The Architect of the Future. The Conflictor: SEI (The Connoisseur / The Natural) The Complex: "I am a tasteless robot in a human suit."

The Reality Check: You are wearing the expensive suit, you booked the most exclusive table, and you have the "perfect" life on paper. SEI looks at you and sees someone who is vibrating with anxiety, eating food they don't actually taste, and wearing clothes that are "expensive" but don't actually match their soul.

The Dynamic: SEI flows through life with natural grace, comfort, and authentic enjoyment. LIE is "optimizing" life.

The Humiliation: SEI makes you feel like a Poser. You realize that you treat yourself like a product to be marketed, not a human to be loved. You fear that no matter how much money you make, you will never have "Class" or "Taste"—you will just be a stressed-out workaholic cosplaying as a successful person, while the SEI is actually living.

ESI (Dreiser)

The Persona: The Moral Anchor. The Judge. The Protector. The Conflictor: ILE (The Inventor) The Complex: "I am a dumb peasant."

The Dynamic: ESI stands firm on their feelings. ILE talks circles around them, reframing the argument six times in a minute.

The Hurt: ILE makes ESI feel slow. ESI fears they are intellectually rigid and narrow-minded. They feel like an angry villager with a pitchfork yelling at a scientist—outdated, uneducated, and simply unable to grasp the complexity of the world.

D E L T A Q U A D R A

LSE (Stirlitz)

The Persona: The Provider. The Pillar of Society. The Conflictor: IEI (The Dreamer) The Complex: "I am a meaningless cog."

The Dynamic: LSE is doing everything right. IEI asks, "But is your soul happy?"

The Hurt: IEI makes LSE feel like an NPC. LSE fears they have no destiny. They feel like a workhorse that will die in the harness, having never truly lived or felt anything profound. They fear they are boring, replaceable, and spiritually empty.

SLI (Gabin)

The Persona: The Stoic. The Cool Hand. The Conflictor: EIE (The Actor) The Complex: "I am a piece of furniture."

The Dynamic: SLI is conserving energy. EIE is vibrating with passion and intensity.

The Hurt: EIE makes SLI feel like a corpse. SLI fears that their "chill" is actually cowardice—that they are afraid to feel. They feel like background scenery in someone else's movie, utterly forgettable and lacking the "spark" of life.

IEE (Huxley)

The Persona: The Explorer. The Genius of Potential. The Conflictor: LSI (The Inspector) The Complex: "I am a flaky liar."

The Dynamic: IEE is riffing on five different ideas. LSI checks the facts and finds contradictions in all of them.

The Hurt: LSI makes IEE feel like a fraud. IEE fears they are "all talk." They feel like a dilettante who knows a little about everything but nothing about anything. They worry that underneath the charm, they are unreliable trash that no one respects.

EII (Dostoyevsky)

The Persona: The Saint. The Moral Compass. The Conflictor: SLE (The Marshall) The Complex: "I am a pathetic victim."

The Dynamic: EII is trying to be kind. SLE rolls over them without even noticing.