What is an analysis?

A method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features and their relations;

What is this page all about?

On this page I pick out a concept in Socionics and analyse how there maybe something of interest to take note of.

Current analyses:

• The Quadra-Club correlation – How does each club differ depending on quadra?
• The clubs, religion and politics study: How do they relate?

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The Quadra-Club Correlation:The Alpha and Gamma quadras are a mix of Researcher (NT) and Socialite (SF) clubs.

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The Beta and Delta quadras are a mix of Humanitarian (NF) and Pragmatist (ST) clubs.

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This raises four questions as follows:

1. What is the difference between Alpha Researchers (NT’s) and Gamma Researchers (NT’s)?

From a functional analysis point of view Alpha NT’s are more concerned with Introverted Logic (Ti) and Gamma NT’s are more concerned with Extroverted Logic (Te) — egotistically speaking.

In a real world example this may translate to Alpha NT’s who investigate and devise new systems for society to use whilst Gamma NT’s investigate how to realise business potential from concepts through to their practical application(s).

2. What is the difference between Alpha Socialites (SF’s) and Gamma Socialites (SF’s)?

From a functional analysis point of view Alpha SF’s are more concerned with Extroverted Ethics (Fe) and Gamma SF’s are more concerned with Introverted Ethics (Fi) — egotistically speaking.

In a real world example this may translate to Alpha SF’s who outwardly seek out opportunities for social networking whilst Gamma SF’s modestly keep an eye on maintaining social harmony and order.

3. What is the difference between Beta Humanitarians (NF’s) and Delta Humanitarians (NF’s)?

From a functional analysis point of view Beta NF’s are more concerned with Introverted Intuition (Ni) and Delta NF’s are more concerned with Extroverted Intuition (Ne) — egotistically speaking.

In a real world example this may translate to Beta NF’s who appreciate the ‘inner-soul’ of people seeing through superficiality whilst Delta NF’s appreciate the potential of an individual.

4. What is the difference between Beta Pragmatists (ST’s) and Delta Pragmatists (ST’s)?

From a functional analysis point of view Beta ST’s are more concerned with Extroverted Sensing (Se) and Delta ST’s are more concerned with Introverted Sensing (Si) — egotistically speaking.

In a real world example this may translate to Beta ST’s who expect a non-nonsense approach to getting things done whilst Delta ST’s appreciate that practical results come with tried-and-tested methods.

To round this up we find that all club members in Alpha-Gamma and Beta-Delta quadras respectively have relations of ‘extinguishment’ and ‘quasi-identity’ between them.

The resulting two relation types of clubs between quadras are attractive but prone to suspicion and misunderstanding.

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The clubs, religion and politics study:Socionic clubs are very similar to the four temperaments that have been revised over the centuries. In this study I wish to relate two out of four clubs incorporating my views on social-political systems and religion.

The other two clubs don’t correspond with the four temperaments unless we subdivide them to match up.

On a simple level however we could describe the two intuitive-focused clubs as conceptual thinkers of society and the sensing-focused clubs as sequential workers who make society “go”.

Let’s begin…

The Researchers Club [NT] {intuition & logic}

This set of types matches perfectly to what David Keirsey (1998) called Rationals. They are usually responsible for intellectual thinking with an eye for understanding business.

Alpha NT’s have a knack for exposing or creating new models of business. Gamma NT’s have a knack for blueprinting how these new models can be used for mass-market profits.

We might also say that Alpha and Gamma NT’s are the masterminds and initiators of the business world. This would make them advocates of laissez-faire capitalism.

Members of the researcher club can come in all shapes and sizes regarding religious beliefs although they are all likely to have something in common, that is, the way they think about the Almighty or not.

The picture on the right represents ‘critical thinking’ which is likely how this club would treat the subject of religion. They would unlikely act like blind devout followers of a doctrine since every thought regarding religion stimulates debate and a degree of eternal scepticism.

If you’ve seen the film The Secret then you would likely have come across the term Law of Attraction which is one of various laws probably invented by the researcher club to explain how your thoughts create your reality where the Almighty remains in the background whilst you exercise your free-will.

This club would also likely be advocates of Libertarianism, “a political philosophy maintaining that all persons are the absolute owners of their own lives, and should be free to do whatever they wish with their persons or property, provided they allow others the same liberty.” –from wikipedia.

According to Dreikur (1912), members of this club can and may develop a mistaken goal of power in regards to individualism.

The Humanist Club [NF] {intuition & ethics}

This set of types matches perfectly to what David Keirsey (1998) called Idealists. They are usually responsible for emotional intelligence with an eye for personal welfare & development.

Beta NF’s have a knack for creating deep meaningful relationships with others. Delta NF’s have a knack for uncovering the potentials in others and society.

Therefore we can say that Beta and Delta NF’s are the soul-searchers and soul-enlighteners of the spiritual world. This would make them advocates of idealism.

Members of the humanist club in my experience tend to either be full on religious with a pseudological argument for the existence of an infinite being or relatively agnostic/atheist with a belief in the spiritual realm.

The picture on the right represents spiritual enlightenment or healing. They usually promote religious teachings or mystical beliefs involving morals and ethics. They can also act like catalysts who reassure and inspire people who have found themselves leading ‘empty’ or distraught lives.

You might find that many life-coaches tend to be from the humanist club. In fact any profession that involves helping others such as social worker, nutritionist, EFT practitioner or counsellor etc.

The club would likely be advocates of Humanism, “a broad category of ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appeal to universal human qualities — particularly rationality.”
– from wikipedia.

According to Dreikur (1912), members of this club can and may develop a mistaken goal for recognition in regards to altruism.

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Relevant quotations:Ayn Rand (1905-1982), a famous member of the researcher club and one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century (and beyond) made the following statement about religion:

“Religion is a primitive form of philosophy, [the] attempt to offer a comprehensive view of reality.”

And here’s a statement from Rand advocating capitalism:

“Capitalism demands the best of every man – his rationality – and rewards him accordingly. It leaves every man free to choose the work he likes, to specialize in it, to trade his product for the products of others, and to go as far on the road of achievement as his ability and ambition will carry him.”

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), a famous member of the humanist club and previously a major political and spiritual leader of India made the following statement about religion:

“A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.”

And here’s a great Ghandi quote describing the adoptions of new idealisms in society (e.g. how Socionics will slowly but surely penetrate the Western world):

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

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