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Intuition (N) vs Sensing (S)

The different between intuitives and sensors is probably the biggest difference in the MBTI! Sensors also outnumber intuitives in the real world 3:1, although tumblr is PACKED with iNtuitive types...

Why N? Why not I?

That’s because we already have an I (for introversion) - and the last thing anyone wants to do is make the random strings of letters which make up MBTI type even LESS memorable... 16 personalities tried to come up with snazzy names for each of the types, but they don’t always describe them well. Personally I prefer the descriptions you see on here, even though they’re not always flattering!

So What’s the Difference?

Overall, sensors and intuitives think differently. Sensors tend to think sequentially/neatly, whereas intuitives have messier thoughts which range all over the place. Sensing deals strictly with what exists or what existed as it it, whereas intuition adds a second layer of personal or abstract meaning to any sensory experience.

Does intuition in MBTI mean the same as the general definition?

Yes and no. It includes everything you’d use the word for generally but it also refers to a specific style of thought. Intuition works differently in each type and can be extroverted or introverted, but that’s something better saved for another post!

Are YOU An iNtuitive?

You’re on tumblr. Duh. Of course you are. Unless you’re an aesthetically minded SP type who’s here for dreamy photos, fashion, and art. In all seriousness, tumblr has an abundance of intuitive types compared to other social media. In fact, most of the reasons it’s referred to fondly as a ‘shithole of a website’ or other variants are because intuitive types are, well, a bit odd. You could say we’re eccentric, but that doesn’t fully explain it. You can be strongly or weakly intuitive too. I’m a strong intuitive, but you can probably tell that by the fact I run this nerdy blog ;-)

Intuitive types often experience:

More mental health issues

Feelings of being different

Huge imagination and a tendency to escape into fantasy

A draw to the deeper things in life

Depending on your type, you might be into topics considered geeky or esoteric

May be diagnosed with autism, add, adhd, or a similar disorder

Dislike of small talk

Why do I see so much hate for sensors?

As intuitive types are outnumbered, discovering MBTI and finding explanations for your quirks can be extremely validating. However, a life of not fitting with society - which is built by and for sensors - can live some intuitive types a little embittered. However, the fun loving, artisanal SP types also struggle, even if their cognitive style is more similar to SJ types. Ultimately, I believe MBTI should be used as a tool to promote understanding between types - not to divide.

Link to part one

This is for @hellokittymbti !

If you’ve hung out on the MBTI side of tumblr for a while, you might be familiar with the letters of the 16 personalities or have heard of ‘cognitive functions’ - but what do these actually mean?

Due to lots of online guides being overcomplicated, I thought I’d make my own!

WHAT DO THE LETTERS MEAN?

Your MBTI type with have either:

I or E

N or S

F or T

P or J

I VS E

This simply stands for introversion or extroversion. It tells you where you get your energy from. Being an introvert means you get your energy from your inner world.

WHAT IT DOES NOT MEAN:

You hate people

You’re antisocial

You sit on tumblr all day, never going outside

Being an extravert, on the other hand, means you get your energy from the outside world.

WHAT IT DOES NOT MEAN:

You love people

You’re shallow

You get your energy from people - it’s a myth that introversion and extraversion are about people. You can be an extravert and get your energy from external stimulation, like ideas - think of an ENTP (memelords/crazy inventors!)

This is the scheme that shows “ideal relationship” between different types.

Here’s the legend:

Id: same type; one is the image of the other one

C.ion: companion; they have similar ways of expression, good reciprocal      company

En:enigma; they are totally unrelated in almost every aspect

Pal: friend, pal; they work well together, the conflict is minimal and natural

Sup: supplement; like Pal, but the functions are more removed: one can increase the other’s power

An: soul; the functions are reversed, those that one uses in a conscious way, the other uses in an unconscious way and back

Tr: tribe; they share the same sense of culture, but with different interests and abilities

No: novelty; intriguingly different

C.ent: complement; compatible forces with opposite emphasis

Sui: roommate; a person who you can share the office with. You like similar spaces, but you have little in common about goals and vision of the world

Ad: adviser; one has an introspection area that the other one misses

Nei: neighbour; you get the same conclusions with different processes

Con: contrast; every function is used in a different way

Coh: accomplice; mutually involved in experiences and adventures

Ped: pedagogue; one is mentor and student of the other one, there’s a parent-child relationship

Cou: counterpart; they use similar functions in totally different habitats

Please note! This is a translation from Italian done by a 16-years-old girl, so you can find some mistakes. Take it easy!

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