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Archive for September 2007

This is a blog first and foremost…

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 27, 2007

I’ve been busy with my sister site www.definitive-socionics.info where I’m really starting to create a proper on-line encyclopaedia “wiki” of Socionics. I have already gone crazy with this weblog although I will now calm down and make less regular though more focused posts.
The craziness is simply my creative genius let loose that I later refine [...]

I’ve had a good brainstorming session on here…

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 25, 2007

Blogs are great for reflection and brainstorming although I’m reaching the limitations of this blogging platform. I’ve already begun work on a new authority site for Socionics.
In the same way WordPress is one of the hidden gems on the net where blogging is concerned so I find that Wikidot is yet another hidden gem this [...]

Simply Socionics is Evolving…

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 24, 2007

As you may have noticed I use the WordPress blogging platform which is slowly becoming insufficient for my needs. I will soon be producing a fully interactive community site with editable content, forums, chat and other interactive widgets.
More details to follow…

The values you get from the various Small Groups

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 24, 2007

I realised a VERY important point about relationships in Socionics. Simply put, no two relationships are the same.
For example, a semi-duality between an INTj and ENFj is NOT the same as a semi-duality between an ISFp and ENFp for specific reasons found in the small groups.
Why is the INTj-ENFj “semi-duality” less compatible than the ISFp-ENFp [...]

Now you can chat to me on-demand!

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 21, 2007

I have now set up the Meebo chat widget you can use to contact me whenever I’m on-line.
Seriously, if it says “spencer is online” then I literally am and ready to communicate with you. Change your nickname or remain anonymous if you wish and type a message, I will give you instant feedback.
It’s a private [...]

Inside The Mind of An Analyst (Part One)

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 19, 2007

I now present the first part in a series of posts on the various key concepts in Socionics which I have visually produced using the rather awesome FREE mind mapping tool available at bubbl.us. We first begin with the Socion (i.e. the sixteen base types)…

Socion Mind Map
A mental schematic look at other various concepts [...]

How Asymmetric Relations Have Special Values

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 18, 2007

The MBTI® was created by a member of the “humanitarian” club who also approximates with what I call an “objective-democrat”. We essentially get a person who believes in human welfare and “equal opportunities”.
Thus the myers-briggs model of personality asserts that every relationship is equal although there are differences in individual personality. This is a simplified [...]

What is Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar Disorder?

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 15, 2007

In this article I present my nuts and bolts account of Schizophrenia (Schizothymia) and Bi-Polar Disorder (Cyclothymia).
The -thymia part of those terms means “state of mind” which will either be Schizo- “detached” or Cyclo- “unsettled”. We then get the following:

Schizothymia, a detached state of mind consistent with someone who “zones out” every now and then [...]

Logical-Sensory Intratim (ISTj)

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 14, 2007

“The Inspector”
Small Groups

pragmatist

stable

well-being

constructor

aggressor

cool

traditionalist

depressive

General Moods
tough, controlling, serious, decisive,
tough-minded, disciplined, mistrustful;
stand their ground
“Model A” Analysis
Ti-Se Fi-Ne {conscious functions}

Fe-Ni Te-Si {subconscious functions}
Classic Description
© I.Weisband, Working Materials, 1986.
© Translated by D. Lytov, edited by L. Kamensky, 2002.
A consistent adept. He is able to rationally and adequately choose the best of the available systems or dogmas and to [...]

Ethical-Intuitive Extratim (ENFj)

Posted by: Spencer Stern on: September 14, 2007

“The Actor”
Small Groups

humanitarian

definitive

unique

guardian

victim

passionate

utopianist

hyperesthetic

General Moods
alarm, dramatism, restraint;
purposeful emotions and involvement
“Model A” Analysis
Fe-Ni Te-Si {conscious functions}

Ti-Se Fi-Ne {subconscious functions}
Classic Description
© I.Weisband, Working Materials, 1986.
© Translated by D. Lytov, edited by L. Kamensky, 2002.
To be or not to be? A serious person focused on global problems. Sees the world in dramatic, even tragic colors. Expects all kinds [...]


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