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Updated elemental definitions

I n previous posts, I have made the distinction between positivist elements being focused on creating new frameworks or goals, whereas negativist elements tend to evaluate existing ones according to situational contexts. With such insight, it is possible to have new definitions for the elements that serve to better understand the domain for each one of them. Shout outs to Kimani White for helping out with the definitions. T+: formulating new logical structures and a sense of where they might lead, in turn setting goals regarding specific expectations of the end result; this means only one approach should be processed at a time, lest its purpose be muddled T-: finding the pros and cons of incorporating different structures, useful where no single approach can balance all the requirements in place; by defining where each one is suited best, there will be no room for conflict among them N+: creating new narratives from disparate data points, thus allowing different phenomena to be interpr...
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Positivist and negativist pairs

In a previous post, I proposed that positivist elements are expansive, concerned with the production or absorption of a new framework, which is accepted without a further filter, while negativist elements are refining in this regard, seeking to assess existing frameworks according to an external, non universal standard. I'd like to point out that this is not the same as the extroversion/introversion dichotomy, where each side takes respectively similar stances regarding the nature of content that is absorbed, rather than referring to the interpretation and/or management of such content. Now, I will mix both of these dichotomies to discuss the pairs that can be found in either Priority or Dimensionality blocks. SFi is refining as to personal relations, and it is not devoid of personal preferences, primarily when they refer to how comfortable and peaceful interactions will be. It is, however, positivist, and thus uses such interactions to take in what others have to say and deepen th...
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Natalie Wynn (IEE): Personality type analysis

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The purpose of this typing is to give a better sense of how the individual elements and functions come together in one single sociotype. As most of my previous articles have been focused on the elements, in-depth explanations of how a function works will be provided as the arguments are presented, with an attempt at relating how Model B2 functions are similar to specific Model A functions, as well as their differences. In this case, I will focus on the conflicts between the strong elements of the IEE: N- against N+, as well as F+ against F-. For this, I have selected transgender youtuber Natalie Wynn, host and owner of the channel Contrapoints. 9. Dialoguing F+ Perhaps Wynn is best known for her elaborate costumes and set design, which at first glance suggests the presence of F-, that is, the crafting of a message to be more appealing and shocking, with the purpose of conveying one's inner dispositions towards certain ideas or people. However, that relates to the means of her work,...
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Accounting for the Positivist/Negativist dichotomy

In this article, I'll propose a division between Positivist and Negativist elements in Model B2: Positivist elements can be defined as "intrinsic", referring to information by itself, without any prior filters regarding its content, while Negativist elements apply a specific lens through which to delimit such content so that it applies to a referential reality. Note the difference with the Extroverted/Introverted dichotomy, which is about the delimiting of the range of information we want to accept, rather than the content adscribed to it. After having differentiated the Jungian axes this way, I'll extend this analogy through the Presence Cube to the Positivist/Negativist type dichotomy. Starting with Intuition, it's easy to see how N+ takes in any incoming information, without regard to its validity, to construct a framework of interpretation as the final product, where the only standard is the internal consistency and elegance of such system. N- is instead conce...
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Refining the definition of Te through Model B2

On both the MBTI and Socionics communities, most descriptions of Te are centered on its practical aspect, that of how to make things work, in particular designing optimal plans to maximize efficiency. As I already mentioned in my last post, I view the realm of plan design as falling under the domain of Sensing, that which relates directly to the real, objective world. As such, I believe that, while appropriate in most occasions for the LSE, this approach might turn problematic in understanding LIEs. My proposal for Te is that it checks how well adjusted anything is to the situation, rather than how much logical sense it makes by itself, whether practically (S+) or conceptually (N-). Thus, it always takes a frame of reference in regards to which everything should be judged, thus we might say that, as opposed to Ti, its judgements are situational; universal validity is not a concern when using Te. In a similar manner to the way I adjusted the definition of Si throug the Sensing elements ...
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Refining the definitions of Sensing through Model B2

For those who have checked the elemental definitions of Model B2, it is quite apparent that Sensing is considered in terms of how to work and conduct projects. This aspect is notoriously absent, however, in most people's idea of Si. I consider it pertinent, thus, to redefine Si such that it can be best fit into my proposed framework. Si is not about sensory experiences, however pleasant they are, not about psychological comfort in general; or at least, it's not limited to that. To make a good contrast, it is useful to look first into Se, which is identifying the most impactful actions -whether on the social or practical sphere- and how to effect a change in the environment (here I'd like to pause and differentiate this from T+, which recognizes where potential lies, rather than how to enforce the structure in question). Si is unconcerned about making an effect per se, rather, it recognizes personal calls for confort and then satisfies them by recognizing which aspects could...
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On the quadral axes

To start presenting the quadral axes, I'll first lay some definitions for the Jungian axes: Logic (T): abstract aspects of a system, how it all fits together Ethics (F): emotive aspects of human interaction, personal relations Sensing (S): empirical aspects of present reality, what can be done Intuition (N): interpretative aspects of non present reality, what could happen With that being said, I can move on to the definitions: Coherence (C): making things consistent to facilitate communication Ti: checking the internal consistency of an abstract framework Fe: unifying the mood at a social gathering S-: creating common structures for work N+: creating a common way of understanding the world Accuracy (A): focusing on particulars to avoid oversimplifying Te: checking how a system would translate into the real world Fi: focusing on personal feelings proper to one person S+: anticipating setbacks to a plan and working around them N-: identifying the limitations of a paradigm Harmony (H)...
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