Revisiting the Types: INTP

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Table of Contents:
Initial Description: 0:32
Dominant Ti: 3:40
Auxiliary Ne: 11:20
Tertiary Si: 15:20
Inferior Fe: 18:07
Sources:
Jung: Psychological Types
von Franz: Lectures on Jung's Typology
CelebrityTypes.com
John Barnes (KZbin)
Type Tips (KZbin)
MBTV (KZbin)
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[@ZachByrd]

"They represent a paradox of anxiety and confidence." Spot on.

[@megaman1808]

A really frustrating existence

[@eugene1317]

This is exactly how i feel all the time. I’m so glad other people feel this too. (Not really though it is hell)

[@happydisaster6703]

It’s an interesting experience that I don’t find necessary frustrating, why would you find it frustrating?

[@daltonoconnor5301]

HAPPY DISASTER | The nature of paradoxes themselves are frustrating, one who exhibits paradoxical traits don’t really ever experience the traits themselves as they’re forever canceling themselves out, I am always unconfidently confident. See how that works, or ya know.. doesn’t.

[@qwerqwer183]

The world is an equation that may never be truly solved, and that's okay. I wouldn't call it anxiety as much as contemplating multiple right answers to the same problem.

[@Alejandro-hh5ub]

It's not that we make things more complicated than they actually are, it's that everyone oversimplifies everything.

[@Danilaschannel]

Eh, this statement is purely superficial. How complex or simple a thing is, is absolutely the matter of perspective. So what you're really showing is that you're looking from the inside out. While this is perfectly fine since these statements are basically identical, from a practical perspective the fact that people can achieve things with their much more simple understanding would suggest that you you are over complicating things. However, this is counteracted by the simple truth that over complicating things is fun.

[@timy9197]

+Dandvadan this is only occasionally true and shouldn't be applied to every situation. Case in point, this right here is an example of you simplifying something and me pointing out that that isn't always true. It's not about perspective, it's about accuracy.

[@timy9197]

+Dandvadan INTPs usually perceived things in a manner that is more complicated than other people but only feel compelled to explain this if an explanation that is given has too much room for error.

[@Danilaschannel]

Ti My Wait, when exactly are "I over complicate things" and "Others over simplify things" not interchangeable?

[@timy9197]

Dandvadan In scenarios that require understanding. If you have to state that something is "over" anything, you are already stating that there is a more accurate way to react to something. There are so such situations of one side over complicating things and another side over simplifying them but that doesn't make the equally wrong or right. One is usually closer to accuracy than the other. Stating that it's all a matter of perspective is stating that it isn't a question of accuracy.

[@mtb416]

I think INTPs have a gift for mimicking other personality types. We are the architects and logicians, but we are also chameleons. If you asked those who know me little or little more than a little, they would say I'm an extrovert. I am not an extrovert. I enjoy being around others, but that rapidly fades.

[@Dante2904]

mtb416 I do this as well

[@sparrowfish3537]

That describes how I feel, extremely well.

[@robynqh8181]

We are the most extroverted of ALL the introverts

[@ineffablemars]

Robyn QH no. The INFJ is the most extraverted.

[@ObsoleteAcey]

I have had a similar experience from colleagues, who were shocked to find out exactly how introverted I am. Once an INTP feels comfortable around the people they are with, and discussing a topic of extreme interest to them, we appear quite excited and extrovert. I think it comes from a deep seated root to want to share the ideas and discoveries we have made with others, especially those we feel comfortable sharing them with. Only in short bursts though!

[@JediKnight207]

They have confidence in their thought but anxiety to speak their mind.

[@Shines-On]

Oh, I must be an exception to the rule. I have zero problems speaking my mind.

[@SF-ts4vh]

true, from which it results my habit to always externally say yes to what people want but still proceed to do something else I had in mind

[@ManicMercurianAstrology]

YES. I'm a very confident writer heheh 😅

[@jamersbazuka8055]

Depends on the audience. Are they random strangers? Then I don't care if they don't like what i say, as long as I explain myself in a way that minimizes misunderstanding as much as possible. Are they friends? Then I really don't want to step on toes in a way that stresses the friendship any more than is good and inevitable.

[@eliskakordulova]

my life as an intp: watches an analytical video on youtube (cause no life), finds something worth critiquing, writes a long and well thought-though comment, posts it, immediately deletes it because people might not understand and reply negatively, goes on to watch another video on a completely different topic (cycle repeats)

[@txcgian7967]

Fuuuuck it's me

[@illustriouskh]

fakye.

[@adityamarodia6399]

me

[@johnreid5814]

Every opinion is equally stupid and genius as well as all the other adjectives listed in language or newly felt.

[@iiwam6056]

Why do you speak my mind?😂

[@yeah9071]

I'm INTP but i am skeptical of the scientific validity of the MBTi test. Isn't that typical.

[@zlatanibrahimovic8329]

Have a look at some of the stuff from C.S Joseph. Seems a bit more accurate.

[@christopherpoblete8562]

CS Joseph is nuts, please people don't watch him

[@xynx1211]

@@christopherpoblete8562 Can you explain why you think so? I don't watch him by the way, so I wouldn't know.

[@erickariuki5169]

You are not one of us

[@megaman02468]

I"m pretty sure it's been proven to not be scientifically valid as a test. Mostly because people don't align 100% with just 16 different types. I've taken it 4 times and got INTP every time. All that means is I'm consistent with my perception of myself. A couple of my letters are like 45/55 or 40/60 splits anyway. Despite all this, I still think it's kind of entertaining.

[@thomaslisankie342]

This was VERY well done. "A paradox of anxiety and confidence." YUP

[@emmashirley9717]

YES

[@bryantav6843]

where time was this mentioned in the video?

[@brunon.8962]

Yeah, I'm pretty confident that I suffer from anxiety...

[@qwerqwer183]

As an INTP who generally doesn't feel anxious, but to the outside world looks to be indecisive and dithering, it's not anxiety but thinking about multiple right answers to the same question and thinking about different situations they might apply to.

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

Ask me to step up on a stage and hold a speech you'll find me shaking, ask me to help my friend when he's getting beat up i'll jump right in getting beat up with him lol

[@peregrination3643]

"Stop making the world so complicated, INTP." Yet I swear the world is far more complicated than I could ever "make" it out to be. At the end: "Don't worry, INTP, you can talk to them. Be smooth. Be smooth like ESTP." Incidentally my dad is ESTP and in social situations when I'm too uncomfortable to know how to behave, I just imitate him.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

in mbti weird = intelligent

[@gcg8187]

What world is there outside of the human mind ?

[@nellieb6585]

Bro like that's how I got over my fear of presentations (just mimic being confident) but it still comes out when I'm uncomfortable I tend to lower my voice and swallow my words often leaving things I wanted to say unsaid

[@jamersbazuka8055]

I think a lot of perceived complicatedness is just a lack of understanding. Without solar-centric understanding, the path of stars in the sky become strange ellipses that are predictable but quirky; with solar-centric understanding, the movement makes more sense, and seems less arbitrary. So there are times when simpler things are more accurate than more complicated ones.

[@storkboi]

i am intp and also do a lot of imitating when i have to be in social situations. i channel fictional characters and real people to get through the conversation because i've learned that my natural responses are inadequate. but it can be kind of fun when i can do the imitation well enough

[@silverman824]

Being an INTP is a blessing and a curse! I love my individuality, stoic, artistic and observational nature but hate my anxious, overthinking and self conscious nature. I am a being with 2 warring sides in me!

[@viktortikka8544]

I agree

[@silverman824]

@@viktortikka8544 Appreciate it boss!

[@coolcatsrthebest4056]

Same

[@EnSokkROFL]

This video is amazing, I lasted almost a full 18 minutes before having to pause to complete a hypothetical debate in my head about something i don't remember anymore because I began typing this comment about it in which I want to convey an idea I forgot what is because I had to google "convey" to make sure I used it correctly instead.

[@ChristopherWaddelow]

Googling words to use them correctly.... I am amazed that more people don't do this, but then wonder if I am insane for being part of the few that do.

[@jamesiz4395]

“Pause to complete a hypothetical debate in my head” God damnit I do that a lot

[@reizer05]

Hahaha hi sir I'm an INTP too

[@JulieFilter]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I so understand.

[@tatikonrad6127]

😁 so am I. I must laugh always so much when I see a video about INTPs as I see myself so clear.

[@Anon25216]

"They want to understand things, they want the blueprints in front of them so that they can reference them as they move about the world. Blueprints written in the language of Ti, with illustrations and examples provided by Si." To me, this is the most profound articulation of the INTP's purpose I have heard. Thank you, Michael.

[@reizer05]

We have no Si but Se

[@jamersbazuka8055]

@@reizer05 ? INTP functions: Ti Ne Si Fe

[@reizer05]

@@jamersbazuka8055 aah Si with Ne now I get it

[@colloredbrothers]

I think the INTP is nervous in crowds because he has a tendency to dive into all the possibilities of a thing, so while he's standing on stage he might project himself into the heads of everyone watching and see himself from their point of view, he then sees that if he makes a mistake or does not come off as relaxed they will perceive this, this makes him afraid and ironically makes him act exactly in this dreaded way. Im an intp and iv noticed that i project myself into other people and this makes me self conscious whereas someone who's consciousness stays very much in their own immediate surrounding is going to be more relaxed because he doesn't perceive too far outside of himself, he sees less possibilities and therefore is more comfortable as you illustrated in the video. As an intp you need to learn that your projections onto others are exactly that, they are projections and although they could be very accurate one must instead try to act from one's own center, ignoring your analysis of the situation. Bringing your consciousness more to a localized place will make you feel better, but its something you need to consciously do, for instance following the breath for 15 minutes will start turning off this projection of consciousness and you can sit in comfort in the present moment and enjoy things at face value. Anxiety comes from diving deeply into things and trying to figure them out instead of taking them at face value, taking things at face value makes your thinking more simplistic but its relaxing. Its possible to override your default disposition through meditation, as you become aware of your tendencies you can start to question whether the automatic reactions you have are benefiting you or not. Meditation gives you free will, without meditation people are playing out their own conditioning in a very automated fashion, you will keep falling in the same traps and you will repeat patterns/habits.

[@planetsec9]

Well said, reminds me of a good article I found years back that touched upon the importance of meditation in a similar way too personalityjunkie.com/intp-infp-entp-enfp-creative-life/ >Equally important, the ability to find their center grants NPs a sense of control over their state of being. Rather than being enslaved by the whims of anxiety or inspiration, they can harness the power of their own consciousness to regulate their state of being. Not only does this pave the way for creative excellence, but also for optimal living.

[@daviddruen858]

public speaking used to terrify me. Then I did a 180. Either that speech class or the mushrooms, idk. My trick is - no matter how formal they want me to be, I'm gonna keep it informal. And if they don't like it, tough shit. But what happens? I get a couple laughs from the crowd, they actual understand what I'm presenting because I'm not just reading like a robot, but explaining things casually and simply, and boss ends up having me present more because it works good enough, and everyone else hates doing it.

[@colloredbrothers]

David Druen i do that too, im most comfortable being myself and being informal also draws people to you because you are not speaking over a proverbial wall of formality in which you’re the guy on stage speaking and they are the listener, one should instead project a kind of comfortable familiar atmosphere in which you’re all just a bunch of people interacting. I used to be afraid to phone people and I got over that by realizing that every person on the other side of the line is just that, a regular person, and I don’t treat them like their title, for me everyone is just a person, MD, Phd or loo lady.

[@sxept3809]

Agree meditation is great but tummo breathework is where its at. Its one breathe per min which takes you into the parasympathetic nervous system which is where you heal the most. Meditation is a good start but it will keep you in the sympathetic nervous system which is that flight or flight mode.

[@ShayneWolfe]

I watch your video's because it makes me feel "normal," whatever that is.

[@franklogrim8510]

When others say that's normal i always find myself asking them questions like, can you define what normal is?.. And i can very subtly notice their reality crackling down and a sense of frustration from their part, because they never seem to be able to explain what they precieve.

[@TG-vt7ue]

"If I were wrong, then one would have been enough." - Exactly!

[@planetsec9]

Nice to see that you briefly mentioned the artistic side of the INTP (2:50). As it's so often ignored or not seen as an INTP "thing" due to the aforementioned stereotypes and cliches that are a given with the MBTI system and popular descriptions. But I've always loved art and drawing, simply because its one of the best and most effective ways to bring an idea down to "reality" at least on to paper, and give it some solidity, on that simple blank canvas the impossible can be made possible - megastructures, orbital rings, spaceships, space battles, alternate history, futuristic technology and space fantasy, the possibilities are limitless, in drawing and even in simple fantasy/daydreaming the endless surge of ideas (due to Ne I assume) has somewhere to manifest itself. Interestingly I find that 95% of the time I'm drawing its just simple pencil/pen on paper, no embellishments of color, or complex perspective if not required, rarely any fancy composition or expressiveness in line, very little experimentation with styles or mediums, concerned only with realizing whatever idea I had in mind to draw and then moving on, but also never knowing when a particular idea/drawing is finished and finalized so I rarely produce any drawing I feel is complete. I wonder if this is an INTP thing or just the way I do it. Would be very interesting to see a video on how different types handle/produce art and artmaking perhaps.

[@baezpiantini]

planetsector9 I can relate with this.

[@Shines-On]

Same

[@StevenLeMieux]

Tattoo artist intp here. You kinda nailed it.

[@regalspork5434]

This applies to almost every area of my life

[@jamersbazuka8055]

Interestingly, while I don't do much written art, the two things I remember doing is colorless doodles, or coloring books. I never felt the need to color my own work, but would color if I didn't have to worry about the rest.

[@aurarus]

100% dead on Now to sit back and watch all the mistyped INTPs have a hissy fit

[@brackonstudios]

A joy present in all the comment sections of his type videos. :)

[@meghana2999]

I am offended by the implication that my Ti is not capable of being offended

[@azazelhcs3752]

There's only one dislike? It's dead on, for my own psyche at least, however i'd have expected much more dislikes due to feelers wondering wtf, my friends really this way? BS. But oh well.

[@azazelhcs3752]

+Foolish Wonders - Depends, I got to question this... a generalisation, followed by statement??? o.O haha. Although this is mostly true, as there is about 3 people who have ever really pissed me off, it's not. So you're best saying unlikely INTP.

[@rich1051414]

Hey now. I am highly offended anytime Trump speaks. I can feel my brain cells committing suicide, and I do not appreciate it.

[@psychosalt6251]

20:13 is basically me when I attempt to be social or funny because words do not come out the way I want them to. Spoken language does not agree with my mind... someone please kill me now.

[@brendanmckenna8919]

I can't talk words good.

[@linyenchin6773]

Ayy lmao, then you've not obtained sufficient inner calm, it grants clarity of perception~understanding and mastery of articulation.

[@SM-xw2wf]

Lin Yen Chin How..

[@linyenchin6773]

Emotional flow, the spasms of impulse and the compulsions of habitual/default perspectives, they obscure/skew accuracy of perception. This imbalanced perception is then faulty foundation for cognitive extrapolation as to what it is that one is observing. This is the basic principle behind INTP concentration, and most likely the basis of Vulcan mentality in the fictional realm of Star Trek

[@moonchild1758]

Same here. I prefer writing to talking. I love music and I love to communicate in that way.

[@asuka-ryo]

“They tend to emphasise what we don't know rather than what we do.” Damn, you put it in words.

[@susaanmlend8148]

“Can’t seem to decide if they’re afraid of people or not.” My therapist is trying to get me over that but whatever. I guess that will just stick around forever!

[@BL00DYR0S31]

I mean it’s a necessary self preserving instinct especially since people are freaking crazy so I don’t think you need therapy for that but if it’s actually bothering you from living your life then I guess therapy is somewhat necessary.

[@joshuapowell3526]

Other people: that's my truth Intp: that's the facts Other people: your truth Intp: no

[@loppy999]

I feel a little naked! This is as good a description of INTP as I've seen. Bravo....

[@jh4766]

ok loppy

[@freya5902]

@@jh4766 hhahahaha

[@lucyk2634]

I would just like to sit home alone all day in my thoughts, and I can do that my whole life.

[@kaonakoko2664]

We don't care about what others think of us but, care about how others perceive us.

[@bfallon7076]

"Go away lady, I'm doing science." I have never before seen a sentence that describes me so well.

[@Solitary_Observer]

I didnt watch the video yet, but I LOVE this sentence.

[@johns80schick]

Great video. I have a friend who is a INFP and we get along great. We understand each other so well. She helps me in the feeling side and I help on the rational side so she doesn't take things to personally

[@stargirlxo5707]

I'm a talkative INTP and when to many ppl text me or tries to talk to at the same time over the phone (not so much in person) I get (semi) stressed out.

[@bharatanish9905]

Same !!!!

[@cgpxae2119]

I feel like intp aren’t necessarily shy in the sense that we are scared to talk to people more that we wish not to talk to people

[@vaimast]

what i discover and conclude that we function and feel better in the groups. classes, gyms, sport teams, etc, try and you wil see.

[@vaimast]

but remember, people get tired.

[@brock6409]

Amazing. This is the most accurate analysis I've ever seen. Scary almost. Its like you nailed me down in every aspect. Not one word can I really disagree with. You know me better then anyone in my family. I don't know if that's sad or cosmically impressive.

[@cobby407]

You know you're talking to an INTP when they're not offended by the Frankenstein analogy. Edit: Ok NOW I'm offended by you calling me subjective and not listening to evidence. Triggered.

[@popprincess-yh3kh]

lol, I thought the Frankenstein analogy was a compliment xD (created from creativity/intuitiveness = made up of bits and pieces of functioning parts = comes to life in a way never seen before = takes what was already great, dominate it and make it 1000x better)

[@alansmith5851]

cobby407 lmao #triggered

[@knotlock]

cobby407 I love this comment haha

[@bluegiant13]

A lot of people don't understand why subjective is not bad when it comes to INTP. We represent real data isomorphically through subjective symbols, same as math. Sigma, delta, omicron and so on, doesn't mean shit, just some lines on a paper that represent mechanisms and data of the world. INTPs being subjective is something analogue to mathematical reasoning.

[@y9tw0t]

What's " the Frankenstein analogy"?

[@chelleybeans1283]

As an INTP I always feel like I have to put on a mask during social gatherings (which I loathe) I come from a family who’s very extroverted and they STILL find me weird. Its quite exhausting pretending. Anyone else feel the same way?

[@DimashCastellucci]

You’re not alone

[@kuruu8639]

My father and lil bro are ENTJs, my lil sister is ENTP, and my mom is ENFJ. I am an INTP in the middle of Es :D. Sometimes I wondered why am I an INTP, an then I remembered my grandma is ISTJ :'D. It's hard for sure because they're sometimes "to active" but I' m trying my best :D. Maybe I got influenced because my dad, but people said the first time they met me, they thought I am an ENTJ. The mask is too great for sure.

[@NatsGhost]

I feel like crying. This video has apparently brought my main complex to the fore. I'm an INTP. I had a very unstable early life (my mother tried to kill me so I had to physically flee from her, my father abandoned me, ended up homeless where I was constantly used by others). When I was young I would have poems stolen, essays for school stolen, ideas I was discussing with friends appropriated, which then always led to their need to demonize me as a person to relieve their guilt, and various similar experiences that seemed to define my role in other people's concept of friendship. So now, I stand on the verge of collaborating with someone (an ENTJ no less...) and I'm just finding myself crippled by the very negative (Si? I'm new at this) past experiences. With such a low functioning Fi on his part, his tendency to make others feel as objects situated in reality to help him accomplish his goals, and my past, I don't think I can continue, and yet, because I am so afraid, I know it's what I need to be doing if I am to ever have a chance at unraveling this complex...Or maybe it's best not to explore this dynamic and my corresponding complex with an ENTJ?...I don't know...Plus I really love my ENTJ, so if he stabs me in the back I'll probably spiral out of control, whereas I can expect it and can take it from people I don't care about.... At least in the last few years I've developed two friendships with woman (finally.) One is an INFP and the other is an ENFP and they are both so utterly and exceptionally intelligent with and through their own processes, and they would be there for me through this process, which is different than when I was young as I had no one... but still fucking terrifying... ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sunandablanc]

Reading this years later..... As I read I was like, 'Oh dear, this person needs to surround herself with some NFPs, like, now.' Then I read the last paragraph and laughed out loud. If you're still out there--how did things work out?

[@viktorasberg9426]

This video was really fun to watch! I like that you bring in other types and compare them to the type that you're talking about because it helps me to see the differences and to get a clearer view of the type. Also please keep making these videos over 20 minutes long

[@y9tw0t]

I'm very appreciative of you having made and shared this; it's well done, I think -and illuminating too. Thanks.

[@danielb9355]

This is probably the best descriptions of an INTP on youtube. Thank you

[@jacobcharleszimmerman7934]

That part where the Ti was screaming about nihilism winning was very relatable. I felt exactly the same way when my framework was shattered by my wife betraying me. Also, as an INTP, I debated about leaving this comment for a while. I finally decided to because it's such an old video and no one will probably see it at the bottom of the comment section.

[@greenhoodie]

Oops.

[@Tified967]

Ditto I'm a divergent ENFJ in CPT so a Ti-Ni subtype (the functional pairing I possess in the highest conscious magnitude) & that nihilistic trepidation that shines through when something is about to dismantle my Ti-Ni frameworks is scary as 'hell' (don't have a view whether hell exists lol)

[@contrapposto8389]

Types out a comment that is only posted once it is determined that it mostly likely will not be read by anyone. Classic INTP.

[@ratoneJR]

As an INTP, I believe anyone who agrees with 100%, has not given that subject enough thought. I don't even agree with me 100%. How weird is that??? My issues have issues. LOL

[@hectorandem2944]

Agreeing with oneself "100%", _100% of the time,_ is called arrogance. What you've described is not weird.

[@gcg8187]

Maybe u should test urself again

[@cdp_tv]

@@gcg8187 Agree. I see this so often. People who lie on their MBTI because they convince themselves they are something they are not, or quite simply they try and seem "intelligent" and then they come and complain about EXTREMELY accurate analysis instead of realizing the reason they can not relate is because they themselves are spewing lies and not vice versa. Sad. Redo the test and go spew nonsense on another type's videos please, as 99% of the comments would suggest this analysis is on point. A classic "Everyone else is crazy and I am the only normal one". Nope, perhaps you are the crazy one and everyone else is normal? Food for thought.

[@Tified967]

@@cdp_tvI agree that there is a certain amount of confirmation bias albeit MBTI tests are generally predicated on behaviour & false dichotomies (eg J/P, thinking vs feeling etc) when we all think & feel it's just contingent upon the codec it's attached to (I'm an advocate of CPT). Many people do conflate being intelligent with being a supposed (again doesn't exist) 'NT' type when this is not the case. I have an exceptionally high IQ & I'm professionally typed as a Ti-Ni ENFJ subtype (Ti-Ni the functional pairing in the highest conscious magnitude); no type has the monopoly on intellect.

[@timewalker6654]

correcto

[@Anonymous_Eyeballs]

I really hope you see this. Ok so It's not that I'm afraid of people, I see it this way: Life is suffering, our species sucks. *However*, people are amazing and life is a wonderful gift. Unfortunately barely anyone else views life in such a way and that causes people with inherent good to embrace their inherent evil. Its much easier to be bad than to be good. I've been lucky enough to learn to see god in everyone and everything despite all the perceived evil in the world. I'm not afraid of people but I am deeply mistrusting because, like I said, people think more with their ego as opposed to their true self. I see the immense potential of our species, but I also see it being constantly squandered. It makes me sad but there is hope. As long as we have life, we have hope. I think we'll get there eventually. Not in any of our life times, but eventually our species will get there

[@Ryan-xg5my]

Great Job! It showcased INTP's with more dimensions than the original.

[@brackonstudios]

I can't say I relate much to the way of the NTPs, but this was a great explanation and comparison Michael! I learned a lot about this type as well as others. You did a great job balancing this lesson with solid information and clever humor! Looking forward to the next one. :)

[@ELMarz]

I come back to this video for therapy sometimes. It's the only time I've ever felt understood. Thank you.

[@MrManbearpigyeti]

As an male entp with a beloved beautiful intp father who’s also my best friend, I’d very much agree with this comment and I like this video. The two of us can just talk forever about everything that exists as and beyond. I gota deep love my mom and older brother entj and intj, but frustratingly there isn’t quite the same chemistry when interacting, compared to my intp pops.

[@trunks8537]

Hey man I really enjoyed watching this video and it described my thought processes accurately. For a time I went back and forth between istp and Intp and now I am pretty confident in my best fit type. Keep up the good work. 😎

[@zarkarimi]

I'd really like to thank you for this video. I was hanging on to every word and all of what you said more or less does corroborate with my experiences/my worldview. So again, thank you! I'd probably watch this many times over like your other videos.

[@zarkarimi]

Also, I really appreciate the effort you put into making this, it's really well done, especially given that you had to create the images used yourself or source for free ones.

[@zarkarimi]

Can't thank you enough. You are a gem in the midst of all this carbon dust. You are a shining star in the midst of a dark blank sky.

[@joe_zupko]

good stuff, man :) I like the comparing and contrasting between the types likes ISTP and INFP for clarification

[@williamcrawford7621]

This is without question the most accurate and in depth description of an INTP I've found on KZbin!

[@ManicMercurianAstrology]

Spot on! You have been able to describe parts of myself i have only recently been able to describe and that impresses me!!

[@JBGetchaVibramsOn]

Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed learning more about Ti.

[@pinless_grenade]

I find it refreshing that you have sources.

[@jasonbegg1611]

As an INTP, I approve. Mainly because, at the time of this video, I'm learning all about typology to expand my world view. Might I say though, all but the inferior function of an INTP can be overcome. Of course, this is the case with any personality, but in the pursuit of an understanding of things, INTP's like myself also scrutinize ourselves enough until we improve. INTP's may be prone to dislike politics, but I throughly enjoy discussing it. Many are stubborn, I am not. These are things I've dealt with, I've been immensely stubborn and idealistic in the past. I think that in my own scrutiny of myself and my thoughts, I've kind of shored up my weaknesses to a point. I'm no longer stubborn, and enjoy a good debate. I've gotten rather good at incorporating new knowledge given from other people. The only things I still struggle with are occasional pride, arrogance, impatience, and most of all feelings. Overall this video was exceptional though.

[@Nemesis816]

As far as I understand, you differentiate between being a judger or perceived by asking yourself whether you are more flexible to the inside or to the outside, in the core. As a "self-diagnozed" INTJ I had my biggest doubts about whether I'm an INTP or INTJ but after realizing that I'm very flexible and open to new information and experience to the inside but prefer closure to the outside, it was clear that I'm the former. Bottom line question: Are you less stubborn in your head or towards the outside world? As an INTP, you should identify with the latter, more likely.

[@Tified967]

Very well said as Ti & Fe exist on an inextricable axis. We're cognitively fluid beings & the goal of individuation is to bring all of our functional pairings to light. Indeed if the INTP doesn't develop their Fi dip from their dominant Ti they can inadvertently be influenced by their implicit values & emotions in a way that is a lot less nuanced & precise than the INFP thereby not being as objective as they perceive themselves to be; holistic development requires that we develop all aspects of our psyche.

[@MrFuzzyscreen]

yes, yes, oh god I've been waiting for a video as deeply meaningful as this one. really well done and had me laughing til the very end. I haven't had a video impact me this way since finding out I'm a rooster and scorpion zodiac. Much appreciated!

[@scenario529]

this video amazes every time i watch it. thank you so much!

[@Oldfashionedcowboybebopjazz]

This was excruciatingly in depth. I loved it!

[@ElektrikPichuZ]

I happen to be an INTP My sister got depressed today. I felt uncomfortable hugging her but I didn't really know what else to do or say.

[@TULIP.1689]

★ Cuddlepuff ★ my intj sister gets depressed and I use logical reasoning to help snap her out of it

[@ElektrikPichuZ]

HerMajestyBarebone I would too but I believe trying to use that would make things worse

[@cdp_tv]

@@ElektrikPichuZ Yep, sometimes all people want to hear is "THAT SUCKS :(" try it, and just hear her out :)

[@zacharybennett3249]

Just found this video: Listened to the first half, watched the second half. I'm buying your book before I get lost in the KZbin rabbitholes again. Great work!

[@xplosiv026]

Fantastic! The three exceptions are so bang on... I laughed out loud at the pop concert because my INTP boss actually seemed to enjoy the Bieber concert he went to with his daughter.

[@bryanjones8079]

This is me. Every thing was dead on. And by the way, I loved the examples and illustrations. Very funny and very good.

[@elnogo9196]

can't believe I just found this 5yrs later. very well articulated and accurate. thank you for the drawings 👍

[@kakarikowelldweller453]

This is the video that settled my 'am I an intp or intj' debate. Thankyou for that. I had trouble with the more conventional descriptions as they were very vague, hyperbolic and not situation-specific enough for me to manage the contexts.

[@humble_integrity]

my brain just exploded. thanks a lot, now i have to put it back together...

[@paintbox3011]

I'm only 3 minutes in and this is already oddly reminding me of myself. There is a certain accuracy to the personality type test, at least for me.

[@Fendy1]

Brilliant work! So comprehensive!

[@astralpasta7014]

Ok I've only gotten 4 minutes in (seen your other INTP and INFJ video and enjoyed them) but the Frankenstein metaphor had me grinning with absolute mischievous delight from ear to ear from the moment you said "please follow me for a moment here" - I was surprised to notice how persistent it was actually hahaha, I thought I'd start cackling at any moment - but I also have to catch my bus - I am sold and look forward to watching this when I return hahaha. Thanks for the laugh anyway

[@KatAdVictoriam]

Wow. Such a great analysis of INTP! Well made and quite spot on. Best video I have found so far in explaining the INTP. First that I've seen that kept me nodding, laughing and thinking, "Check. Check. Double check" How many others have noticed the similar facial expressions and speech patterns of INTP's? The more I've explored, the more I see distinct similarities, but that could just be confirmation bias.

[@Mokamodus]

I would like to know how you find this much depth because this is really accurate. Reflecting on my pre-knowledge and probably bias of mbti I could see me doing all those things and it's good that you showed the creativity of intps. I think you could have maybe explained (more?) what makes some more laidback/quirky and others uptight/driven because I was torn between intj and intp for a while.

[@Mokamodus]

Oh never mind I checked the description. Great video.

[@BrutalistJr]

I always hesitated or outright rejected the notion that what I have is "social anxiety". the tension is less prohibitive or paralytic as an anxiety would be. I describe what I have as "social paranoia", in that I can never fully trust that my social behavior is truly "kosher in the eyes of the grand social authority". I invariably suffer a crisis of "my god, WHAT HAVE I DONE!!" upon reflection of even the most minuscule/insignificant interactions.

[@jeanhunter4310]

Excellent!!! Thank you, Michael.

[@tf2pyro62]

This has captured my interest and challenged my intellect you may continue

[@mistersharpe4375]

Oh god, this describes me so well its almost horrifying, warts and all. Every test I've taken has pointed to me being an INTP and so far I can't find any fault in the description, as much as I wish it all weren't so true. I can verify from personal experience that the relationship between an INTP and his emotions are to say the least, complex and anachronistic. Myself, I feel as if I have been in a constant battle with consensus and the opinions of the majority for years, my close friends have jokingly called me a 'hipster' because I have so stubbornly refused to be swayed by popular opinion, even if that means alienating myself from everyone else in a room. That little side story concerning the argument over biological genders is extremely apt, as I too only make the distinction based on reproductive capabilities, the personal feelings of others be damned! This pattern also runs true with purely academic pursuits, for I will happily disregard a popular, more common theory perpetuated by many in favour of a theory supported by an individual whom I have deemed trustworthy.

[@Playingwith3D]

This was very well done. Thank you.

[@knotlock]

Love the Beethoven at the intro, way to lure all the INTPs in; nice touch! 😉

[@davspa6]

Really like how you described the INTP way of doing things. You described exactly what's going on in my mind. 🙂. It was understandable, thorough, and memorable. The triangle picture was very helpful also, the one that had the extraverted intuition at the top breaking down into introverted sensing. In fact the way you utilized pictures in general was very helpful, the whole video. I have not seen your other videos so don't know if you do that in the other fifteen also.

[@emmashirley9717]

As an INTP, I enjoyed this video. For a while I've been onto writing-- for years that is. As my writing improved I actually noticed my personality had changed, I would take multiple tests, just to see if what was happening was real. I went from an ENFJ to an ENFP, INFP, concluding at INTP over the course of 3 years, in little time, you learn so much about the world. it's an eye opener of sorts. I had also noticed that in my writing, I was more conscious about it. Spotting errors much more easily and coming up with elaborate characters, I really do believe your description in a whole was amazing. But just to clarify, I'm not sure if my personality is real stagnant yet, I am only 13. I do hope to see some improvements in the future. Even so, if anyone has the time, I'd like them to critique this little 'short' of sorts of mine..thanks! My Mind, Like The Winter The steep rocky terrain was always so enthralling during winter, the thin sheets of tinted blue ice that coated the lakes, and the flurries of refreshing cold snow that layered the mountains with a blanket of sympathy, my mind dazed off while my physical body labored away, senselessly. Fingers numb and bitter with the nipping frigid of the sky that surrounded me, my eyes grew just as lifeless and frozen as this miserable, ravishing, place. I was hiking through my despairs, a trail of footprints tailing me. Even so, there was no looking back. For I've chosen my course, whether that be the correct one or not. Lonely I was, in this cold desert. Lonely. Just the thought brought tears to my eyes, only for them to be stolen by this unforgiving winter. A winter of doubt, and solitude.

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

I like the writing: you're no amateur -- well, I mean *technically* you are, but you know what I mean: you're not *like* an amateur -- the writing is very rich, but I don't think its overly so for your purposes, which is good! It doesn't come off as over-the-top; its well seasoned, as it were. I have no context for it, of course...it sounds like a passage taken from a larger work, which you'd find in a book on poetry and prose with a brief introduction on what's going on in the book and then followed by analysis of the passage. But anyway! If I may suggest: I would split the first sentence into two officially separate sentences; just a stylistic thing. The way that "senselessly" is sort of dangling at the end of the sentence bothers me for some reason. Though it might just be that I'm not sure why your hike is senseless, or why you feel that way about it. Which is why I assumed there was context of some kind. But maybe I'm just a plebian :p Also, I don't know about "Lonely I was" -- the poetic ordering seems a little out of place because of the more straightforward structure of the other prose. I think "I was lonely" actually sounds better, but once again, it might just be me. So anyway, I like it! Keep righting, friend! You've got good stuff going here!

[@glassunicorn1525]

This is really good! Personally I'd change "so enthralling" because enthralling is a very energetic word w/ a strong positive connotation which seems to conflict with the overall tone of the poem and "so" to me just seems unnecessary especially if you already have a strong adjective, I think just "captivating" would work better. I'd also say "my body senselessly labored away" so senselessly seems like less of an after thought, though maybe that's what you were going for. These however are just minor things that I personally think would make the poem better, but obviously it's your work and your judgment is supreme.

[@passage2enBleu]

Emma, keep writing. Lovely vivid crystalline imagery, imbued with a metaphysical charm. You're a writer. Keep writing.

[@sirparksalot2461]

Well said. Helped me so much.

[@Rooo8]

This is really, really good work. INTP agrees about almost everything in this video.

[@ravineseder3133]

Very true about artistic ability. Or rather a certain ability to effectively employ imagination toward a problem, an ability that may be latent but with deliberate effort can be exercised until it becomes second nature.

[@NeilRob1985]

Thanks for the video. I am an INTP and found this very interesting. In terms of politics, I often enjoy rating politicians in TV debates based on their mastery of the art of persuasion (pathos, ethos and logos). Politics is appealing as we like to entertain contradictory world views (playing devils advocate) without having any strong convictions. It's interesting that you said below that you're an INFP. It seems that this is a common personality among those with an interest in Myers Briggs. (The other KZbin type guy called "Type Tips" is an INFP. The majority of my friends who responded to my request to take the MB questionnaire on facebook were INFP.) the other thing I have found with INFPs is their strong interest in music.

[@aristophaneswilde499]

thanks for posting this!

[@yourmom-pr8ht]

A real INTP will respond to this video in a daze, is this really me? Am I that awesome?

[@rickythinking_again1973]

Loving this!

[@ravineseder3133]

Very true about INTPs having multiple realities in which we test our theories about what is actually real. Drives me crazy sometimes because without knowing what reality I'm actually dealing with, I feel I'm constantly having to recalibrate to whatever reality I'm presented with in the outside world--a reality that for most my life was baffling, and so I always felt out of step, in some parallel reality.

[@stevemenlo6127]

It's fun to hear Michael click his pen on the desk to reinforce the syllables

[@timy9197]

Lol I noticed that

[@lucyk2634]

The best video about INTP! ❤️

[@francesdillon5199]

Killin it!

[@Philosopraptor]

17:00- "The difference, then, is that the ENTP is not really trying to find anything: having a destination is simply an excuse for making the journey. The INTP, however, is certainly trying to find something, as much as they might say they are not." I'm an ENTP. Ouch, that cut deep. Like, actually. But when I think about it, it's true...

[@aybmnn]

thanks for the video

[@OmegaFalcon]

wow, this was very thorough

[@j.6950]

what in the world how did you know i love one direction?? this video feels like a personal attack on me. big improvement over the first intp video which was already great

[@aerialpunk]

My husband is INTP, and I laughed when he got to that part, cos he totally does love the most ridiculous, corny things :D (not that I mind, though, I love them too!)

[@tech7ks]

Thanks for the vid!

[@momof3plusdsg]

5-8 minutes sound so much like any argument I ever have. It's so draining and frustrating - I don't really enjoy "debates". Even when I think I know something or I'm given the facts, I can still lie awake into the night, wondering what could've been overlooked or what I've missed. Still not convinced I'm an INTP (maybe too many learnt gender expectattions) but much of this video resonates with me and it's the only video I didn't have to pause and replay parts of. I'm rambling. I ovethink everything and I've always been very intellectually insecure. I don't know if I come off as passionate due to XXFJ or XXTP. I have an autistic INTJ son and we have many common interests (including DW and Sherlock) he's far more confident in his findings and understanding of them. We both enjoy sharing information on many different subjects that we find because it really means something to him or he feels strongly about what he's sharing. I collect data and share because I enjoy it, by itself. I've given up on sharing thoughts on what I think of things, because people don't understand where I'm taking it or they're disappointed that I don't do something with whatever I've spent so much time thinking about. The last part of the video os true about me, whether I'm an INTP or not.

[@mpcc2022]

The movie Bicentennial Man, starring Robin Williams, is an allegory of all that was said in this presentation, or at least, another representation of the ideas if you're interested in what one may consider a graphical or pictorial representation of the ideas.

[@SJ-vz3ld]

Nearly perfect indeed!

[@duskyracer8800]

I myself am pretty artistic and quite a few people in my grade know this aswell. the drawing surrealistically being my strength goes with my abstractness. I had trouble finding music I likes until yesterday in fact I googled INTP music and found an easy way to find music I liked. Melancholy.

[@ghjkhjk7509]

Magistral cher monsieur !

[@randomstuff2438]

I keep doubting myself and overthinking if I am an INTP or not, but some aspects fit my personality and some don’t. I know there are different types of INTP’s: SUPER INTROVERTED, TALKATIVE INTP, SMART INTP, DUMB OR LIMITED KNOWLEDGE INTP DUE TO ENVIRONMENT/UPBRINGING/LAZINESS/ETC. I get confused on how people say INTP’s think of loads of things at once, physically impossible, yes maybe you can think of a topic for a minute or less and jump onto something irrelevant like how much cheese in the world is enough to feed the world for 10 days. Another thing I relate to is how INTP’s can’t stop thinking, I don’t know how to stop thinking, I think about anything, doesn’t have to be deep intellectual thoughts of existence but anything like what am I doing tomorrow or college or daydreaming...etc. I can’t turn if my brain, I don’t know how people sit or stand still and do nothing or think of nothing. I can not do that.

[@linyenchin6773]

That PBS OPENING

[@Jack-zd3vr]

Amazing work.

[@DiscClub6]

you did an amazing job

[@frankieellis2767]

Many of the greatest Philosophers are INTPs

[@mariageanina875]

thank you, this is perfect

[@bluegiant13]

This is the best video on INTPs.