So You're An INTP

[@DrKojiin]

Lmao, you nailed it. "Its not that we don't like people, its that we don't like most people."

[@kaia3992]

Exactly! I only don't respect people if they really give me a reason to but generally, even if I don't like someone I will still respect them.

[@itsmecoacht]

TRUTH!

[@popkhorne5372]

Its not that we dont like most people. Its that we don't care about most people.

[@BluEN1111]

Just like books. I LOVE books, but only the quality ones because most of them suck.

[@robertdabob8939]

I dont' see it as having to do with liking people or not. I just find I get bored with meaningless chatter, not to mention many people are stuck in an infantile mode where they do little more than speak about their persona.

[@MASTERDavid007]

One thing that sucks about being an INTP is that I don't really have anyone to talk to...

[@annamariepuleio176]

DOLOMITE same and when I do I feel like their a fucking idiot which exacerbates my isolation thus fueling my loneliness and feelings that I don't have anyone to talk to.. bummer 😌

[@benus6867]

I isolated myself so early that I got rid of Facebook after high school. It’s quite easy to drop off the face of the earth. I’m lonely now too. But get turned off by everyone I try to connect with baha forever alone squad

[@josesandoval3122]

DOLOMITE the burnout is real and people believe otherwise

[@BariNgozi]

I've developed a permanent habit of talking to myself for this very reason. I'd rather bounce my ideas off a mirror than at someone that's too slow to catch up to our rapidly moving train of logical thought.

[@caddyguy5369]

Bari Ngozi Some of my best conversations have been with myself...

[@hamzasaeed3698]

Intps are always complaining about how lonely they are and that they have nobody to talk to but what we don't realize is that we are lonely by choice. We like to be alone and we isolate ourselves, it's not usually the people that alienates us

[@evanpeterjones]

"[they] will run relationships into the fucking ground before they ever break up prior to that." this quote is so painfully me. I do this all of the time. I've never had a friendship where I don't just assume things are coming apart and mentally prepare to never see them again.

[@JHruweTV]

Evan Jones My friend will be busy and not talk to me much for a few days and I start getting paranoid like she hates me. I too assume everything is going wrong. It's annoying even in the moment.

[@Raphael0654]

My paraphrase of your vid. 1:10 1) INTPs' proneness to addiction (due to the Ti-Si loop). | 1:57 Tertiary Si remembers objects, environments, & info we're comfortable w/; i.e., space, matter, & their relation to us. | 2:22 The Ti-Si loop mindset is dangerous; the temptation to halt one's life & EXHAUSTIVELY categorize+refine the internal structure of pre-existing info our auxiliary Ne has perceived (& Si stockpiles). | 3:03 It's dangerous to get locked into stagnant complacency w/ one's comfort zone-leading to the neglect of exercising Ne, & thus failing to bring in the new info necessary for continued development. 3:36 2) Apathy toward socialization. | INTPs enjoy such stimulus insofar as it promises to enhance the categorization of their pre-existing knowledge. | INTPs have a misanthropic bent toward most of society. | 3:55 The key to them flourishing is the discovery of fellow intellectuals w/ new perspectives to offer. 4:46 3) Fe Inferior abhors being the bearer of bad news. | Breaking hearts = bad times for INTPs. | NTPs drag their heels regarding breakups, even in the face of glaring red flags; they're extremely reticent to preemptively address their concerns until all the facts are in. 6:30 4) INTPs don't jive w/ unsophisticated hoopla. 7:45 5) We have to remind ourselves to. . . - engage in situations w/ our Ne more (hearkening back to 3:03); - go out & seek more info-not getting caught up in redundant, overly familiar loops; - & whether or not you're afraid: don't isolate/close yourself off from new, positively transformational experiences. 8:35 Such events are imperative to refining the INTP's logical structure & individuality/identity. | They also disclose the truth of reality-so face the danger; you know you want to. 8:51 6) When it suits us, we excel at cultivating compelling personas to blend into society (w/ Fe, etc.). | We're characterized by a sort of wavering ambivalence when it comes to managing our reputation/others' perception. | Our ego generally wants to stand out from the crowd-but in a winsome way. 10:00 6.2) Ideally, self-prioritization can benefit the whole of society; surround yourself w/ others who can help actualize that. 10:28 7) Our lateral-thinking Ne tends to make quantum leaps of logic

[@RedStreak24]

fuck yea I ran all chances of relationships into the ground

[@MrDyingMonkey]

recently i found out that i am an INTP and it explained so much for me,, i thought i was alone like that,, i almost never can relate to someone and thats a good thing and a bad thing,, good thing is that makes me unique,, bad thing is i cant see myself from the other side,, n now that i know what i need to look for,, like these videos,, i can finally grow more:) praise science lol

[@corydavis8784]

aww i have to re watch the whole video i spaced out the whole time

[@mikejonez3839]

me 2 enfj

[@michelleedward09]

you are an articulate speaker

[@dwlondon]

"Its not that we don't like people, its that we don't like most people." yep!!!

[@NightOwl_30]

I think we should go out and be weird together

[@un1fy003]

It takes time to grow Fe when you work on it, but it's well worth it. The awkwardness goes away. And I think it's not as much peoples happiness that;s draining for me as it is peoples Inauthentic happiness, and people interest in ignorance (not to sound like a dick).

[@firebrain2991]

Of course, make sure you don't fall into a grip.

[@AndiLawson27]

How do you do it?

[@hammeringhank5271]

Lol. I feel like I'm being psychoanalyzed here. My narcissistic side loves it, but my Isolated "wall" side of me feels slightly uncomfortable.

[@meowbrowz3323]

That issue of running relationships into the ground instead of expressing your feelings because "you don't want to hurt anyone" - I've been on the receiving end of that. Completely destroyed my trust in men for a couple of years. If INTPs and ENTPs take anything away from this video that should be number one point. Also don't do drugs, they are bad for you.

[@aybmnn]

Trigger warning : It starts with slurping

[@ednorton47]

That is one of the attributes of an INTP personality type.

[@Sean27007]

*sipppppp*

[@AozoraZz]

Almost nonexistent Se just doesnt care lol

[@kikaiyashin]

I find that one of my most challenging roles to date has been transitioning to service industry. As a server or bartender, I've adapted (more or less) by trying to learn the crap out of my food and beverages. It helps me to go into an already admittedly uncomfortable scenario-talking to groups of strangers-with confidence in my words and less overall anxiety. It definitely helps to have the INTP curiosity when trying to learn those things though. Thank goodness we love information because I'm frankly shit at sales for the sake of selling, haha. Beyond that, latching onto one area of interest with my tables usually opens me up and makes me more entertaining and personable. Again, thank goodness for our tendency to sponge up random information about a wide range of topics! I'm not saying that it's been easy, now or ever, but I'm adapting...and I'm definitely curious as to how much I can continue to grow through it.

[@robertpotts8032]

The secret is believing that you are in fact “helping” them. Helping them have a better day every time they walk through that door, ( for example, but helping them SOMETHING) Is it hokey? Yes. But I figured this out way before I knew what Fe inferior was all about back when I was in Hospitality and crushed it. The trick is you don’t have to be crazy outgoing and gregarious, you just have to be genuine, to care. And we INTP’s do care, so you can embrace that and crush it too.

[@faboitas]

I'm aware of personaly types for some time now but never really cared enough to try it until now and it's amazing how accurate the details are, almost everything mentioned in here happens to me and to be honest beeing aware of this just makes me feel even less... uhm... "different", which is something I have always been proud of because it's the only pattern I have found on my personality

[@soundvector1]

I'm a INTP too, are you emotional man? :)

[@user-hy1lm2rd9q]

OHMG that bug scared the shit outof me

[@JHruweTV]

ptK Fuck your fly scare :)

[@salvatorecringe6650]

When intp’s use “uh” in their sentences, it sounds natural.

[@steviebro9937]

Thanks a lot for the video! I can really see that you're really trying to help people out here and I can really appreciate that! Cheers!

[@RonaldBradycptgmpy]

What's going on, Zach! You ate SPOT ON here dude. I'm an ENTP whose best friend of 10 years is an INTP and you've succictly summarized our late night conversations regarding the areas which he found most troubling. Thanks!

[@AmB39]

Wow. This is the single most accurate video I’ve seen to date about some very fundamental and deep aspects, strengths and weaknesses that make me, me. What a sense of relief there is that comes from realizing that several modes of behaviour and emotional responses, etc. that often feel as if I’m locked into or at the mercy of are actually shared by many others. I honestly thought they were unique (for the most part at least) to me. I’m half joking when I say this but I feel less broken already. Great video. Thanks for doing these.

[@kingjeshua0]

Ne attracts Ne in friendships is my experience

[@jebediahsemporium1621]

The system by which one refines one's own perception of the world insofar as the systems and algorithms work and how they relate to each other is something that, as an INTP, I have consciously payed attention to more in the last couple of years, before I even knew that I was an INTP. If a person tells me some information, I naturally sort it into the "likely bullshit" category or the "welp, now I have to reconstruct my entire internal framework of how this system works to be able to successfully and accurately integrate (x) piece of information" category, and I do this nearly instantaneously. However, when the latter occurs, I do not dislike it. I enjoy people who bring my mental model of the world closer and closer to reality. Most people do not like challenging ideas and preconceptions. Most people seem very shallow to me, which can lead me to isolation, depression, and resentment of my fellow man. Thank you for the insights.

[@dirhido9665]

right on

[@hippiebowbob6213]

"its not that we dont like people we dont like most people" that is incredibly true

[@hypercyclone1252]

So your an intp? Name every time you’ve procrastinated on something

[@DanielGarcia-xb2ls]

So I finally recorded myself to see what I sound like. I was not comfortable with it. Now I'm watching this video, and the weird similarities in speech surprised me. From the lack of looking at the camera, to the monotone voice, to the fast speaking when explaining something that it becomes a little incomprehensible, to the odd intonation, etc...Now I don't feel so odd. yay

[@alistairproductions]

It's so crazy , it's as if I can convince myself totally what I'm thinking about must be thought about over and over like I was being paid to.. Only some of it can even be considered useful

[@nickhalverson1610]

As a fellow INTP: holy shit your eyebrows move in a non-human way just like mine

[@michelleedward09]

concise and precise

[@AmB39]

john blecha satisfying it is

[@arande3]

lol gawd it's so INTP up in this bitch :0

[@dianekerrison9100]

so I am thinking that new experiences are good but can also be overwhelming as we take in as much as we can that is interesting then have to assess it in relation to what you have called "existing structure" , and staying at home not having any new experiences gets boring

[@saugatmazumdar1901]

When I was younger I used to think a lot if I were the only person with an inner consciousness,if I was the only person that actually *thought* or *sensed* or was living,I think I used to think of other people as some kinda simulation and also once I got really curious about death and stuff Nd how it was to not be *conscious*, stuff like that,spent a lot of time in my own head,teachers and parents claimed that I was really bad at following instructions and doing tasks methodically and I didn't really like to study that much,but I was really good in English and would usually score perfect marks in dictation tests and stuff and I was into writing novels as well,oh yeah and I was bad at understanding my parents at times from the emotional perspective,sometimes my mom would react in a certain way and I would not understand why she is reacting the way she is reacting,more so I would ask how is she being so irrational,I don't remember if I was a rational kid when I was young, but I used to throw tantrums and also ask questions,teachers would say I was intelligent but undetermined and as a matter of fact I'm not sure why I wrote this but I guess I wanna know if someone out there can relate and if u do pls tell me your type,maybe I can gain more insight into my type too(I'm typed as an INTP but u know,I am not sure) so yeah....(Btw I'm 15)

[@benus6867]

I cracked up when you said that the real truth of reality is all we fucking care about anyways baha it’s so true I feel like I am obsessed with understanding reality and our existence to the point of insanity

[@mpcc2022]

Addiction is too universal and complex a phenomenon to be ascribed to any Ti Si loop. Addiction extends outside of the domain of personality, and has epigenetic, behavioral, and developmental criteria that tell for it's emergence in an individuals life. It would be more applicable to discuss addiction from a standpoint of psychosis, neurophysiology, and psychoanalysis than MBTI. I'm an INTP and notice that INTPS tend to use logic and abstractions to come to conclusion when rather a matter should be dealt with or thought of in the light of empiricism.

[@nayrking8]

Well, I never made any claims that only individuals with Ti and Si in their stack can have addictions. It should be noted that Jungian cognitive function theories are primarily interested in the ways in which we cognize information; the expressions of one's personality are of a latter and less precise interest. If you're going to call psychoanalysis empiricism then you are disadvantaged toward accepting that patterns of cognition have a significant effect on one's behavior. It then follows in manipulating that pattern, we can manifest new outcomes. This is what we are trying to accomplish when we address why one may be inclined toward addictive behavior with a particular faculty order.

[@mpcc2022]

Ziach​​​​​​ Firstly, how one cognizes information is beyond what one is rationally aware of Ti and Si are conscious agents, and therefore functions of the rational mind. Why human beings do anything is not topic of just our rational faculties. In addition, I'm not stating that psychoanalysis is empirical, but that it would serve as a better analytical device than the cognitive functions in determining why an individual might take up an addiction. My point is that addiction is beyond the scope of MBTI. "Cognitive configuration" in terms of what? How is the brain configurated, and, what does that tell us in the context of lived experiences? If you understand the connection between neural anatomy, genetics, the environment, the cognitive functions, and behavior then I implore you to explain it. Cognitive configuration is better served as a topic for neuroscience and cognitive science. An individual's behavior is certainly influenced by their temperament and schemata-(cognitive functions), however, the analysis falls shallow, because behavior is complex. Behavior is nuanced by social context, environment, and upbringing. Chiefly, your analysis is shallow and therefore inaccurate. If you want to help people change their behavior then consult the relevant fields. It's not my job to correct people, but I hope you understand that when you're disseminating information particularly in regards to health and wellness that you should be as thorough and as accurate as possible, and I'm not trying to be a dick, or contentious for the sake of argument, but sincere in my concern for the topic and the potential listeners.  Did you look at a study on addiction, or have you taken any classes, or training on addiction, addiction management or, addiction therapy? If not you can understand why I'd be skeptical of your analysis and advice on the situation.

[@nayrking8]

In short, you're absolutely correct.

[@mpcc2022]

Ziach I'm glad I'm talking to another INTP.

[@Talkingwithfamouspeople]

I will address the issue of addiction in a video right now. It's absolutely relevant to cognitive functions, and I will explain why and how.

[@randomstuff2438]

Most points I relate with, except when your metaphorical balls kick you when you make contact with people. I hate most people but I don’t hate some, I like certain people that grab me or something...it’s complicated. Taking to people is not a problem for me, unless I am standing in front of a class and talking...that no no nooo. I believe every INTP can be different but has similarities, some INTP’s can be talkative like a talkative introvert (extroverted introvert), but I blurt out stuff if I can’t control what I am thinking but most of the time I think when speaking to people unless it’s my closets mate...it’s a bit of both. I keep getting INTP but I am not extremely good in science and maths, I am good in social science (sociology), criminology and law though

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

Random stuff - social science, criminology and law are also entities, albeit social or abstract ones, that are prone to systemization, analysis, inference and exploration. Same processes, just a different application. Don't worry. It's still INTP consistent. :-)

[@RedStreak24]

wow prone to addiction didn't know that was an intp thing

[@MrDyingMonkey]

it is,, i was surprised myself,, i was a drug addict,, i miss it,, it was great,, but its bad for a long run:) so i use just marijuana on holidays to celebrate and thats it,, no more hard stuff for this guy :D

[@Ignasimp]

I've always avoided drugs because I knew I would get addicted, because of my obsessive personality. Now i know why. The problem is I've became addicted to something else that isn't a drug, but is as bad as one.

[@rithrius5384]

I think it's more of a habitual way of life rather than addiction. Addiction implies you're incapable of quitting something because your body thinks you need it. It's a chemical thing. As an INTP, there are indeed certain things i do in excess not because i can't quit, but because i'm simply not given a reason to quit. If i'm given a good enough reason to stop, i'd have no problem just stopping. The same can not be said for an actual addict.

[@cheesecake4648]

I am confused about certain people: the ones that are egoistical, but are good people on the other, that have lots of friends. Today, i'm remembering something that pissed me off completely and, when i see that person, i treat him good because it is a... i don't know, good?.. I don't know if anyone can relate to this...

[@thescouch]

Thanks for these talks. It's good to know that there are others.

[@gavmandragon8443]

it's not that we don't like people, it's just that we don't like most people. yes

[@lenkahoskova1970]

Jesus, this explains so much about me and my life choices. You told me things that I didn't even know about myself (*cough* more like was in denial about *cough*) until now. F*ck.

[@Cruelidea69]

We are rebels without a cause. But we ask why and think deeper which scares people. But in my opinion with our self awareness logically, we see thru lies and see big picture before others and causes us to be turned off by them. Maybe before we even make it logical in our heads. Which leads us to ask why people just can’t be real. But I feel I am severely introverted, or have autism to boot, but. Seems to me I will step on morals without meaning too even though ethically I think it’s ok? Anyone else experience this? Lol

[@AustinOllar]

3:40 was fantastically said. Completely true at least in my life

[@barbnew264]

I found the video... I will respond. Very good video. Insightful. I've got to go to work.

[@Talkingwithfamouspeople]

Thanks Barb for engaging with our channel! - Host Eric

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

In reading the comments in some INTP videos, why is it that some people undergoing social challenges or anxiety or don't like people think they're INTPs? It's not the same. I'm an INTP and have no social anxiety or loneliness, and actually generally fall somewhere in the spectrum between apathy to liking other people*. Sorry for your pain (I really am) but I feel like I have to say something here because that's misinformed and gives the wrong impression about INTP s more broadly. We're also chill, playful, curious, and we don't try to control others (which I tend to think is a good and moral thing, though makes us less interested in manager roles), and a lot of people really like being around us. I do think there's truth to the comment in this video about finding a different community that appreciates all the wonderful things we offer, and offer us what we crave, versus hanging out in areas with people who don't appreciate us. But that's also not a truth unique to INTPs - the same could be said about other types too. * of course there are exceptions to this - people who have thinking patterns that reflect poor morals, priorities / values, or either apathy or stubborn adherence toward faulty logic / analysis on *important* topics or plans. I love being an INTP; it's flat out fun.

[@intpramble9368]

How do you prepare for videos? Also, how did you get so much better at relaying your thoughts back out to people?

[@nayrking8]

I usually have a concrete conception of what I want to say before I record, but I won't necessarily work out the 'details' of how I'll word it (I let my Ne do all of that.) Once I have a general trend conceived, I will write a few words down on a piece of paper that are related to each trend, so when I read the word I immediately receive an intuition of what I wanted to say, and then can let my Ne convey or articulate that trend. Regarding getting better at conveying your intuitions, I think practicing is the best way to get better at it. Every time I read a book or acquire new information, I will usually try to put the ideas 'into my own words' by either rehearsing it out loud or telling a curious friend about it. This is a great tactic for assimilating new information I find. It also improves my cadence to actively articulate my thoughts into coherent sentences. Take your time when speaking. Forget that anyone else is listening and just focus on placing your thoughts into a concise and coherent structure. If someone doesn't want to take the time to hear your thoughts, they probably aren't interested in the information to any pensive level regardless, and therefore require no further exertion. To give a summary of my advice, practice often by speaking aloud or to a friend, write a few words on a piece of paper before a video to serve as a cerebral guideline, and keep a slow pace when conveying your thoughts (you'll speed up with practice.) I also host GoToMeetings pretty often on this channel where anyone can join and talk about any topic. That has probably been the most significant factor in improving speech, as constantly recording conversations requires you to be constantly public speaking, in a way. I've watched all of your videos, you would be a great guest if you wanted to participate some time.

[@marklist1142]

I wonder if this type can struggle with black and white thinking patterns ?

[@c.r.adamson7482]

Mark List Not in my personal experience it seems to be quite the opposite. However there are somethings that appear to only be categorize as either "the case" Or "not the case" "correct" or "incorrect". So to summarize it depends on the situation or subject at hand.

[@kyrustsukino324]

This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@robertdabob8939]

8:07 *especially if you're afraid of it! ;)

[@jackpaterson8556]

I'm a female intp

[@michelleedward09]

i like your channel

[@blackpearl1t]

thanks for sharing

[@1231mn]

that intro LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOL9L9

[@ffccfjsj]

you dont come off as an INTP which is a good thing......

[@martynaTVD]

From which state are you from? Can't recognise your accent.

[@nayrking8]

I'm from Kentucky, although I don't really have the thick southern accent most people from my area do.

[@martynaTVD]

Ziach Thank you. That's why I was confused :)

[@soundvector1]

Ziach have you ever checkout my channel it's about INTP culture, and showing the hidden logical mind of the INTP, helping them out and stuff :) As an INTP squared the intellect.

[@maxjamesfashion]

are you drinking vodka? or hiding an Australian accent? or is the video skipping every third word you speak?

[@arande3]

haha dude I'm INTP and my friend is, and we have a similar way about us

[@MackenzieHoffman]

Whatever happened to this guy?

[@zosostarship]

...That don't impress me much

[@LeahStredz]

I can tell your brain is moving really quickly and jumping to the next thought or word cause you speak so damn quickly you keep mushing your words together and kinda mumbling sometimes. It was a little hard to understand you to be honest.

[@DeadJack1999]

Thats intp in a nutshell.