About us
Welcome. This group is for people interested in exploring themselves and other people from the lens of personality theory, including Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, the Big Five or "Five Factor Model of Personality," and other perspectives. I have studied all of these systems for many years and was a member of BAAPT, the Bay Area Association for Psychological Type, which included a lot of people from the company that certifies people to administer the MBTI as well as a number of thought leaders from all areas of personality psychology. I hope that my perspective allows me to make these meetings more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.
I've noticed that people (myself included) love to talk about themselves, including their personality attributes. However, it's equally if not more valuable to listen to other people's perspectives. If you can even understand 10% of what another person is trying to say, you have a much better chance of getting along with that person or even bonding at a deep level.
In these meetings, I will try to have a short preliminary video, essay or other piece that is quick and easy to consume, yet provocative. We will then use that as a seed for further discussion. It may not be important or necessary to have any further structure beyond that.
I have noticed that people who are interested in MBTI and other personality systems tend to have a lot in common, beyond mere interest in personality. So, I hope this group offers people an opportunity to make lots of friends with interests similar to their own.
Upcoming events
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Introverted Judging vs. Extroverted Judging
The Oak Barrel, 5975 Canal Rd, Valley View, OH, USIn Myers-Briggs discussions, people often contrast Thinkers (who value objective logic) with Feelers (who prioritize group harmony or personal values). However, an equally—if not more—important distinction lies between Introverted Judging functions (Ti/Fi) and Extroverted Judging functions (Te/Fe).
Extroverted judgers form opinions by referencing an external authority, whereas introverted judgers rely on an internal authority. This divide between internal and external authority is much wider than the gap between thinking and feeling.
- Extroverted Judgers (Te/Fe): They act as guardians of society. Te maintains the real-world systems that keep society functioning, while Fe fosters the shared stories, values, and rituals that bind the collective. Together, they represent the structure and order of the superego—acting like parents who maintain stability.
- Introverted Judgers (Ti/Fi): They prioritize self-expression and personal truth over systemic consequences. Like rebellious children, they question or disrupt systems they no longer believe in.
This dynamic reflects classical dualities:
- Appollonian vs. Dionysian: Nietzsche contrasted Appollonian order with Dionysian chaos—ideas that influenced Freud’s concepts of the superego and id. Without the Dionysian resistance of Ti and Fi, rigid external systems risk turning humans into tools of the system rather than serving them.
- Heaven and Hell / Yin and Yang: William Blake envisioned a balance of these forces in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, while ancient Chinese philosophy expressed it through Yin and Yang—where order contains the seeds of chaos, and chaos contains the seeds of order.
Both sides are essential: order provides stability, while rebellion prevents stagnation.
What about you?
- Are you an introverted or extroverted judger?
- Which approach do you tend to favor?
- Can you see the value in the opposite function, even if it differs from your preferred worldview?
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