SJ Longthorne

Cognitive functions. The biggest difference between Te/Ti/Fe/Fi is not the T/F head-heart distinction, but actually the E/I. An "I", whether F or T, will stand up for their beliefs, but an "E" will sacrifice them. It's then just whether those beliefs prioritize feelings or logic.

That's not to say that I is superior to E. It's not, nor is it inferior. The world needs both types. Judging Is value truth to themselves, or to a fact or principle, above anything else, including the way it affects others. Judging Es sacrifice that truth for the greater good.

Not expecting this to get any engagement. I'm enthusiastic about this topic, but I usually only discuss it with friends; I'm not known or followed for it on Twitter. Maybe nobody knows what I'm even on about. But oh well. Shower thoughts.

It was an unexpected insight, so thanks for sharing. I think a lot of this cognitive stack stuff can be a useful lens for self understanding. (I always get ENTP on the quizzes-- but it's interesting going beyond superficial understanding of extraversion or thinking/feeling.)

Likewise. I always enjoyed the 16 personalities quiz, but found it slightly lacking. Lately I've had great fun digging into Jung's original theory and using it not only to empathise with myself, but also to better myself.

For instance, the theory behind cognitive functions taught me that my tertiary trait is Ti, and that's true; if the truth might hurt someone's feelings, my default is to repress it, but push me too far and I'll weaponize it (historically).