I was originally just going to post separate posts about how I see the functions. But I got lazy and thought it would take too long. So Iâm going to do a summary of the functions in two posts instead. Clearly, Iâm starting with the functions I am more aware of: Ti, Ne, Si, and Fe. Iâm going to get the gist of them, at least. So here goes.
(Oh, and as a side note: I do not feel like stereotyping Si into a function about memory and tradition. I think thatâs ludicrous. If you believe Iâm wrong, you can always correct me.)
Ti: We as individuals are the proof that the world is almost inconceivable and unreliable. We can only perceive and not judge. So we might as well come up with the solutions ourselves. I wonât force you to do anything, but I expect nothing but the best from you. Itâs okay to be wrong, though, as facts can get pretty twisted. So not every single fact matters; only the ones that are important to you. But remember, I have my logic and you have yours. Donât you dare tell me my logic is somehow wrong. Prove your inner logic and why your logic makes sense, and I wonât have to fight you.
Ne: The many different ideas and patterns out there are proof that the world is a very weird place. Anything can happen. Every idea counts and matters. I wonât turn your perspective down because who knows? You could be right. Hey, if we put our heads together, it might develop into something completely new and undiscovered. I donât care how weird the idea might get; it doesnât matter. What matters is that it could happen. I would break down if you prove my ideas wonât work or that they make no sense. But if you canât prove it and you still try to tell me that it wonât work or make sense, I just might punch you out. *shrugs* Anything could happen.
Si: We as individuals are the proof that the worldâs details donât matter. We are merely perceivers. What matters is what you find important and how you can apply it to make sense of the world. Believing every detail matters makes you lose sight of whatâs important. If a dog peed on my leg, should I care that it smells like ammonia? Or should I try to remember how to get pee scent out of my pants? I overlook certain details in exchange for anything that I consider important. Whatâs important to you isnât important to me, and Iâm cool with that. Unless you want to cross me by forcing me to care about nonsense? Prove why you think youâre practical and you might just find a friend in me.
Fe: We as a group of people are proof that emotions and values are important to the masses. Every individual matters because singling people out shows favoritism. If we add up all the values that humans have conceived, we would end up with a sum of how we should act towards others. My personal feelings matter very little and I donât know why they ever would; what matters is everyone elseâs. How can I determine what matters to individuals if I donât look at the whole? That is not my place. I would be very hurt if you prove that universal values and morals donât work in every situation. But if you canât prove that and you try to tell me your personal feelings matter more than the groupâs, I will fight back. And I guarantee youâll regret it.
