The INTP Personality Type - The Essentials Explained

[@beatofmyown]

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[@pbstinebiz2459]

Imagine flying down the interstate 75Mph on a 3hr road trip. You hit an exit and the speed limit drops to 45. The agony of the painfully slow drive is what it feels like for an INTP trapped in idle conversation. @0:53 “ I can only speak about the INTP like I’m reading out of a book…”. As an INTP, I can appreciate that. I found your description very flattering.

[@Ichthyodactyl]

That is a very good metaphor, I'll have to remember it.

[@razerx100]

Idk if I am an INTP or not. But I could relate to many things that you said here. Like, I like having debates with others and don't mind even if the other person gets offensive but for some reason, this is really hard for some people I guess. I think of it as a part of the discussion but some people get really defensive about it. But I am not rude to people. If I think/can guess that someone will get hurt by my words then I don't say it. Also, I am extremely bad at social interactions but at the same I really want to be good at social interactions.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

For someone who says they have a hard time understanding intps, you really did a good job explaining this! Thumbs up! There was at no point any itching that I felt to "correct anything", which is certainly not easy to do..and I think it's good ou did not choose to not include famous examples, since it seems to me it's really hard to find celebs that are intp with enough certainty. No information is alwasy better than possibly faulty information!

[@beatofmyown]

Wow, thank you! I figured simple was best for the INTP video. 👍🏼

[@tygerbright117]

As an INTP, I really shouldn't comment, but conversations are rare. I tend to seek information to understand what reality is and give a truthful response based on the information I have, this seems to be disastrous for most people as they seem to be after something to validate their point of view. Everyone I know or have ever known, apart from my mother, seem to hate me for this, therefore I don't engage in everyday conversations any more!

[@jacksontemba9206]

I'm an ENTP.. this does sound like an INTP I know. Can't wait for the ENTP vid.

[@cosmiclightning4723]

Maybe not following through has a little to do with why we don't see more famous intp personalities, but here are some theories why. - intps devalue their emotional reaction to things, as such they don't tend to want the spotlight, a place that might elicit emotions that they don't want clouding their perception of reality. - fame in the celebrity sense, and not being academically famous, often relies on a focus on evoking an emotion in others. intps can do this in a way, but it's rare that they would only want to do this, and be good enough at this to rise to the level of being very famous. - intps are a little chameleon-esque, I think sometimes they are harder to spot, especially in the context of a job where they might feel expected to put on a personality - intps are a behind the scenes type person. They aren't really looking for credit just recognition. Being famous in the big large sense requires for one reason or another you are given lots of credit. intps might not like this and might intentionally minimize their contributions. They are more supporting characters, because they underneath it all value the group's results not mainly (or at least not only) their own.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

By the way, somehting funny i thought of some years ago that in an almost objective sense the ESFP and INTP are oppostes Each one has a dominant function which is the PoLR function of the other 100% different functions. 0% No overlap One is judger the other a perceiver one is an introvert, the other extravert one feeler, one judger, but not on the same axis I'm not sure if any type is more different than that Even when I've interacted with ESFP (mainly) girls in the past. They just feel so opposite. So much raw pushing power, but so (seemingly) so non focussed on what is logical, so super active while we're about the most passive types observing. They're the ultimate doiers and we're the ultimate observers (and non doers). Just such intense emotions like if they felt attracted to you or anyone else..it was such an intense experience in the sense it felt like teens that had the biggest crush of their life, while we're so not like that.

[@enlightenedglass7879]

I also thought about it this way years ago. And I'd say INTP and ESFP are opposite in a way that INTP is melancholic, ESFP is sanguine. But temperament is changeable so it doesn't have to be this way. I used to be like a definition of melancholic but now I'm more 1)melancholic 2)choleric 3)sanguine. ESFPs Se-Fi is bright, INTPs Se trickster+Fi demon is dark. INTP's Fi demon says: "Do you like it? Let's ignore it." or: "You don't like it? Ignore it." Which is for example caused by low confidence. So for example if INTP likes a girl, Se trickster is too passive to make a move and Fi demon says: "Don't tell her you like her." Or Somebody abuses the INTP and Fi demon says: "Don't tell him you hate that, it doesn't matter." ESFPs embrace and express their positive feelings and they try to look as good as they can and they are on the stage, lights are shining on them. INTP is behind the scenes in the dark- not seen. And INTP has Ti+Ne parent- so thinks responsibly about consequences, ESFPs with Se+Fi enjoy the present moment but they don't think about consequences (Ti trickster+Ne demon). I like ESFP girls a lot. But the real opposite of INTP is ENTJ- they do the same but one does it inwards and the other does it outwards. (it's more complicated to explain- for exaple also the Se+Fi is opposite of INTP) That's why they're the golden pair. But what I like- your thoughts. I'm looking forward to your videos! But I don't mind if it takes time- INTP needs time to know what to say.

[@thanoscube8573]

hah yeah i interracted with one girl like that, was super jarring, but also kind of elightening :)

[@SoloLevel101]

Best example of INTP video : Best of Ben Wyatt | Parks and Recreation (Adam Scott INTP) Perfectly match working with ESFJ Chris Treager (Rob Lowe ESFJ). And Chris is total opposite of April Ludgate INTJ (Aubrey plaza INTJ) and Andy Dwyer ENFP (Chris Pratt ENFP) INTJ- ENFP couple.

[@SoloLevel101]

April love Se-Fi power play.

[@enlightenedglass7879]

I'm an INTP and I 100% agree and also INTP is the type that I understand the most out of the 16 types. INTP vs ISTP= indecisive (P) planner (J) vs decisive (J) improviser (P). Indecisive planning= overthinking, decisive improvisation= trial and error. Overthinking vs thinking on your feet. So ISTP makes a decision much faster. INTP is focused on theory, ISTP is focused on practise (without theory). So ISTP is highly unlikely to do well at school because they don't have the patience (Si critic) to listen for hours to a long theory (they aren't the stereotypical people who wear glasses) and they can't sit on a chair and do what the teacher tells you to do (also low Si), they have a bad memory (low Si) and don't prepare for the future (They live in the present, not in the past and future, INTP is the opposite). They want to go out and do something. ISTP is practical. I didn't know what the word "practical" means but I discussed it with Powerredull- it's not just about doing things but also focused on simplicity. ISTP oversimplifies things, INTP overcomplicates things- but because he has Ti, he can decipher the complications and "paradoxes" (for example ISTP= decisive improviser, INTP= indecisive planner so it's a "paradox"- J and P at the same time- but it makes sense). ISTP= the simplest way how to find an answer, INTP= the most complicated way how to find THE (not an) answer. For INTP what's the point of making a decision and choosing a random path/answer when you can find a better one in the future (Ni critic and also triple systematic- focused on the best way of doing things). ISTP with Ne trickster doesn't have any complexity (I imagine Ne like a complicated curve from A to B). I'd say the most practical is either ISTJ, ISTP or ENTJ. I consider ISTJ to be the most S type (S, T, J and Si+Te = clear/straightforward, also Ne inferior weakness), ISTP Ne trickster, ENTJ is very action-oriented, get from A to B the quickest and the most direct way possible.

[@Love_her_so_much]

As an INTP, i deal with feeling and sensing. When intp is looping with Ti-Si, intp will look for comfort (Si) too. INTP will analyze their emotion instead of just feel the emotion. I guess more balance intp have developed Fe too, so they could serve others in action. I personally have tendency to be an INTP but also ISFJ. So, i think basically what you're saying is particularly right. Lastly, INTP's accuracy of their Ti is depend towards how they are open to the world because their thinking is introverted, we don't really know what happen there. INTP could be really faithful with their opinion, but it could be wrong. INTP is just personal preference towards using inner model in seeing the world.

[@minty4022]

Honestly, I somewhat relate to this video- I type myself out as an INTP before but I am hesitating cause I don’t think I use Ti all that much. I believe it’s the Ne aux that I find so relatable, I never truly pick any sides- it’s natural for me to understand where both sides are coming from, therefore I never have strong hatred towards anyone. As for Ti? I don’t really think I just know-I dislike the idea of thinking about the same thing for too long. I am impatient and rush things through, like to get to the point. Due to this, I suck at explaining my reasonings or how I came to the conclusion. I know it’s right (I am 85% of the time) but I am not sure how to explain it. Everything is complicated, lol the process in my head is all over the place. So it got me thinking, what if I am an Fi user, the thing is… I don’t really spend all that much time to reflect on my feelings-I like to stay active, like to have my focus shift from one thing to another, not in like you jump from ideas to ideas. For example math problems, I love doing it cause it’s easier for me to find the patterns and the mental stimulation of trying to figure out something difficult is fun for me, I find the challenge fun but yeah I don’t like explaining how I got there

[@beatofmyown]

This seems like Ne and Te to me. You may want to check out the extroverted delta quadrants. It seems like you relate to Ne (never being able to pick any sides, easy for me to see interconnectedness.) As for judging axis, if you don’t relate to the Ti in this video, you may be a Te type. By process of elimination, that only leaves the delta quadrants. Also, Fi simply means feeling judgments that stem from within, subjective. Depth doesn’t have much to do with Fi.

[@minty4022]

@@beatofmyown got it will check it out!! Thanks

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

How do you know youre right 85% of the time?

[@Love_her_so_much]

Ti for intp is precise logic thinker, so, even though things are complicated, INTP could be easier in explaining their thought process compare to intuitive thinker. Ne serve as many possibilities, but the thinking process itself has certain ground/precise in nature.

[@fruntlelobians]

INTP essentials as explained in this video sounds like they would make a great therapist!

[@opalseam]

I agree , I think it helps that they're pensive and choose words carefully before speaking. calm.

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

Actually, the MBTI personalities were based largely on the personality types developed by Carl Jung, a famous Psychologist and founder of Analytical Psychology.

[@duanebouchard8736]

It's just our nature, but.... true

[@tangerinetiger]

It's incredible how Se-Ni explained an INTP. Very direct and simple yet seemingly correct🤯 but can't be tracked what was the base of your statements are (you weren't explained it in the video I guess). Your Te-Fi force you to keep making new video, and never forget to giving your personal pov on each type. Did I read you correctly? Lol

[@luvrs2191]

I think there is a difference in emotions when it comes to intp women and men. Probably our conditionings? But as a intp woman, i recognize the importance of emotions and their purpose. Contrast to what was said i beleive personality does not depend on emotions as much as we think it does. Well certainly lol you are what u beleive but i think emotions are apart of emotional inteligence litteracy.

[@beatofmyown]

Did I say in the video that personality depends on emotions?

[@luvrs2191]

@@beatofmyown i was giving out my own thoughts :) not personally attacking you

[@beatofmyown]

@@luvrs2191 You mentioned in the comment “contrary to what was said.” I’m just curious where I said that in the video.

[@Sa.Ka2323]

Explaining stuff has always been the hardest thanks for the video ppl usually focus on the smart Einstein stuff but that's not even a part of the story

[@PromethiaTenk]

The one celebrity who seems to be pretty clearly an INTP to me and also has high visibility is Tim Gunn.

[@igwynox]

as an infp, this is like the exact opposite ot how i am lol but it does sound like my dad. maybe that’s why we’re so different? i’m always in my own mental dreamland while he is always super logical.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

your writing style is so infp. It often involves 'maybe this, maybe that" and then that 'lol' halfway the sentence and teh lack of capital letters (suggesting a bit of a messy P type) ...

[@luvrs2191]

​@PowerRedBullTypology LMFAOOO good call out i barely noticed it myself. Gave me quite a laugh, thanks!!

[@dulles1969]

2:35-2:45 -- a very familiar habit! INTPs pick up and set aside information to feed logical frameworks. I pick up and set aside situations involving people. There's a mental payoff to picking up and tinkering with these puzzles -- to evaluate, not to solve. That can be very frustrating to results-driven people. 3:10-3:25 Oh god yes. I've brought up elsewhere: I had an INTP co-worker who would walk into a board room with a 10 slide presentation, and would get stuck on the introduction slide for 20 minutes. A working definition, the nuances, the exceptions, circumstances where the exceptions don't apply, a clarification to the description, adjunct factors that need to be factored into the description, exceptions to the adjunct factors and circumstances where those don't apply.... which leads us back to further clarification of the original definition. In the board (bored?) room of 10 people, 9 executives would be tuned out ... 1 narrow subject matter expert would be hanging on every word. If she didn't show this aspect of her brilliant mind, she seemed like an ordinary, if slightly flaky suburban mom.

[@minty4022]

Been looking forward for this video! Thanks❤

[@duanebouchard8736]

I am an INTP, but it would take some time to consider just what to comment, But you knew that 🤔

[@taylorluke3060]

Yeah, there is a reason why INTPs/LIIs are hard to find😂. Four great examples of this type would be Isaac Asimov, Edward Snowden, Jesse Eisenberg, & Noam Chomsky.

[@ItApproaches]

Well only like 3% of the world are INTP's.

[@150nina]

isn't Aubrey Plaza a good example of INTP celebrity?

[@beatofmyown]

See, this is why INTP celebs were so hard for me to find. Because with Aubrey Plaza, she presents herself as an INTP persona, which is hilarious, but I think it’s really just that. A persona. I don’t think she is actually an INTP in reality. Her sense of humor is quite forceful and in your face. She doesn’t strike me as someone who has no Se…

[@150nina]

@@beatofmyown wow that's so interesting! I have never delved into the discussion about her personality nor am I a fan of her, but I saw the votes on pdb

[@beatofmyown]

@@ek_chizzic I think it’s important not to mistake a celebrity’s persona for reality. For example, I can act like a “Fe friendly person” on camera for views. But, that doesn’t mean I’m an Fe type. However, what you DO need to pay attention to is the fact that I actually sat in front of a camera and put on some fake mask just to take advantage of people and gain more views, instead of just being my authentic self. THAT would say more about me as a person.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

I find finding intps of the "celebrity" type personally quite find hard in their own way to type as intp with enough confidence - Scientists, philosophers and such of 100s yeasr old that do not have sufficient video or audio recordings - to get a feel of their behaviour. Sure, the field they were in fits intp..but I'm even skeptical what degree of types actually end up in positions that cognitively would be ideal for them. . - Some actors that somewhat match the idea of intp, but partly due to their work being the opposite of Ti, it's harder to see the TI at work since it's just so dry and robotic, which does not work in entertainment well. Also, if they are actors it's not unlikely they hide their kinda of dry Ti, charmless analysis side and will show more Ne than they really have, as people generally respond well to Ne as entertainment - Since I think INTPS are about the least attracted to the whole being famous idea , being recognized and such, likely lowers the chance of them wanting a job that makes htem famous, even if they would theoretically like the job. life. It does also not help they are not matrialistic enough or status driven enough (like intjs) to get somewhee so the external world can see and affirm them them, as they simply verify themselves (at least rationally) - It's gonna sound a bit discriminatory, but over the years in rael life I seem to observe that the deegree of actual female intps seems reallly, really low. There is some study that pretty much says the same thing, but I have no clue how accurate this is. However, with other stats it seems quite overlapping with my own experience. For example, I live in Amsterdam (basically gay capital in the world) and just soooo many gay guys (I admit the stereotypical ones) seem Fe doms (wich this "study"or whatever it was also said..There was also this source or stat that claimed something similar, as in Fe dom in men most likely gay of all types and Ti doms least likel to be females. Of course none of that is conclusive, but INTP definately seem to hide in their natural habitats rather than be in the picture celebs

[@SoloLevel101]

DJ Marshmello INTP DJ Deadmau5 ENTP DJ Diplo ESTP DJ Tiesto ISTP

[@ItApproaches]

I have the INTP personality. Logic is the only thing that matters. Your feelings are of no relevance. Truth is truth. You can whine or cry or get mad, we don't care. If you're not going to be logical about things, then stay away from us. You will only give us a headache with going on about random things that don't matter lol. People might say we are mean or rude but nothing we say is ever a personal attack. It's just us saying what we say cause it's logic based.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

I think it's true that intps do not often resort to personal attacks, in the sense that they are not trying to hurt people. Also, I get how INTPS can sound like they do not care if they are talking about a logical subject. However, it sounds somewhat simplistic or maybe just youthful to basically say "intps _do not care about people's feelings,w ehtethey hey cry , whine or get mad", because INTPs are still Fe users and as much as they might want it, they will experience feelings from their surroudings, at least to some degree. I do not mean they will value feelings over perceived truths, but unlike how they like to be perceived as robots, I do not think they are robots as much as they might would want to.

[@luvrs2191]

I bet to differ lol. I am an intp woman and I am intune with my emotions. I am also not coincidentally into psychology.

[@beatofmyown]

This doesn’t really sound exclusive to Ti. I’m a Te type and I also don’t really care much about people’s feelings, especially at the sacrifice of truth. For me, it’s very much like, “It’s nothing personal, but these are the facts. You can cry about it all you want, but it is what it is.” And I’ve definitely been called rude or just straight up mean.

[@ItApproaches]

@@PowerRedBullTypology We don't care if we are seen as robots. Yeah we have feelings as feelings are a layer of ego, however we give no power to them. Sure on occasion an event could occur that overwhelms those emotions and the burst forth. Say a dumb person is convincing people somethin wrong is true, that will irk us and we might blow up in anger at them, correct their nonsense and return to being "robotic" lol. Or if we saw something like someone abusing a dog and it died, we would probably cry, maybe not so much if it's a human cause humans are just the most evolved form of cancer and have not one single benefit to their existence, other then mild amusement. Regardless, should an emotional moment occur, after words we sigh and go uhg, go away emotions that was annoying. We understand why they are triggered but we do not let them steer the ship. That's how you end up miserable.

[@ItApproaches]

@@luvrs2191 Bet to differ? You meant, beg to differ. And you already gave the answer without realizing it. You are a female human....females are emotion based. You have no say in the matter lol.

[@AkshaineeSen-io3qk]

Is Tina Fey an INTP?

[@beatofmyown]

I doubt it.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

Somehow people always keep mentioning her as intp, but I'm not sure what would make her so INTP? I mean, I could see her being a higher Ne user

[@abbyherold2905]

❤

[@ItApproaches]

We understand other types but understanding them doesn't really amount to anything. I know water is wet, okay what am I supposed to do with that. I know someone is upset and emotional about certain things, it fits their character, but again, what the heck am I supposed to do about it? Pat them on the back and say it's okay? That superficial junk is silly. Others feelings and emotions are their responsibility not ours. We might say, well I'll come back when you're not a mess so we can try having a proper calm conversation. Then we get insulted cause apparently we're heartless lol. Nah, not heartless, but then again the heart is only for pumping blood, the heart has nothing to do with emotions, that's just some mushy hallmark junk that started that.

[@spinningadam]

well theres intp youtubers!

[@beatofmyown]

Please feel free to share them for others to know. 😊

[@_linlin_]

@@beatofmyown penguinz0 i think he is debated between intp and istp, but he leans more heavily intp.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

@@_linlin_ One of the people i'd feel most certain is actually an intp is the creator of CognitiveTypology . I believe his name is eduardo or something. www.youtube.com/@CognitiveTypology/videos In terms of presentation, interest and all of that I do not see anything that does not fit about it....even his skelettal structure seems so intp. I'd guess he has pretty solid Si though and quite controlled Ne. However, none of these videos are spontanious, which mght explain that.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

@@_linlin_ He really does not seem to be Se polr. There ie something kinda EP casual about him. Even if you look at his content, it's quite messy in structure. They're often spontanious reactions to stuff (more EP than IP), reactions in general are often more reactionary than his own plan and sticking to that..he's showng how he's cool with some automatic gun wen some some other guy made a video about that...His overal presence seems just more Se to me than Ne.

[@beatofmyown]

@@_linlin_ I think he’s ESTP.

[@angelinegallivan]

Is Elon Musk an INTP?

[@beatofmyown]

I doubt that someone as powerful and influential as he is, is Se trickster. I’ve come to find that the ingredient for being that influential is high Je or high Se.

[@fruntlelobians]

Do you think taking a risk as impactful as making the fourth launch of Falcon 1 an INTP move? I imagine there’d have to be a lot of willpower involved to push through that kind of discomfort about what would happen should he fail or succeed.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

I've wondered about it actually myself. Something about his presence seems to match intp very much..For example, the fact how he seems to care care about open and truthful information being availiable for everyone seems a thing an INTP cares about. I think INTPs feel very responsible for correct info. Whenever I see some youtube videos withmistakes I feel I have to point it out, whether I have time for it or care about the person does not matter. Somehow I always feel responsible about people being informed as accurately as possible (i'm intp too) Also, his sort of goofy jokes seem Ne/Si axis. He clearly seems more logical rather than rational (Te). Even his physical features seem INTP, as I've observed there tends to be a very dead color in their skin, like there is lack of red blood cells/iron. Similarly, there is something usually equally almost dead looking about their energy level, like they are a phone that has 2% battery left and is in power save mode. to squeeze the last moments of activity out of it. I've thought abotu these observations of physical appearances for years. However, lately I pretty randomly found 2 sources claiming about these same typical physical features, which gives me some more affirmation that my observation is at least somewhat objective. However, I stopped reading halfway cause I did not wanted to be influenced. In the future I wanna make drawings of all types in some slighly extreme manner cause its just so interesting. However, I expect so many people are gonna react badly and I drain having to 'fight'everyone in the comment section about if I feel its not about whether it's right or not, but if people are conditioned to think somehow looks and personality traits connections are the most controversial thing ever. Yet at the same time you could tell a tiger is more agressive than some oversized housecat, as their looks simply display this likelyhood. O well... The only reason I could see him being an INTP or something close to it is that half of his image is just made up. Who says he actually works hard? I mean, it's all a story. However, I agree that Se trickster/Je types tend to have more interest/endurance for such a thing a managing companies /people

[@fruntlelobians]

@@PowerRedBullTypology ⁠Dang, you got me wondering too. I don’t think I really have a firm conclusion about his type either. I’m actually beginning to understand why there may a case for him being INTP. Maybe the whole running a successful business and climbing up the social hierarchy narrative, was the gateway for him to enable people to express their truths. In this case, I’m thinking about his decision upon being filthy rich to buy off Twitter, a social media platform that’s widely regarded as one of the most controversial, and in my mind, has no obvious direct benefit for Tesla or his own economic gain. I’m sure his view on freedom of speech definitely had something to do with it, and is very much in line with him feeling responsible for correct info, like you mentioned. As for my initial assumption about comfort Si, I’m starting to think that experience may actually be a lot more subjective than I thought. Maybe the dude is actually so chill that actions that appear as outwardly ambitious as managing companies or other people aren’t really that far out of his comfort zone.

[@angelinegallivan]

This definitely describes me

[@ItApproaches]

I have no interest in being part of a community. That goes against being an introvert lol. I don't want to be around dumb people and succumb to group think and brain rot. I thrive off being alone. I can be around a few people here and there, but the conditions must be applicable. For example as a gamer, I can talk to people about games. Now if it's gym bros, or people who play instruments or sports fanatics, yeah we got nothing to talk about. I'm very picky with how I spend my time and mind. It's like there is a threshold. You don't meet it, sorry but you don't get me in your life Nothing personal, just I got one life, not wasting time with a dummy who doesn't know what the heck they're talking about.

[@Love_her_so_much]

Good INTP. Untill one day we find that we need others to connect with hahahaha. Cheers - INTP, partially ISFJ.

[@ItApproaches]

Wow, was not expecting that voice, you a heavy smoker??

[@beatofmyown]

No just 35 weeks pregnant. Lol.

[@ItApproaches]

@@beatofmyown Can pregnancy change a voice and make a women's voice deeper?? at first I thought you were some woke guy claiming to be a women lol.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

@@ItApproaches Actually, it does..and usually goes away in the first year after giving birth

[@ItApproaches]

@@PowerRedBullTypology Hm. How peculiar.