TLDR;
This video explores how INTPs perceive the other 15 personality types, offering insights into their observations, admirations, and potential conflicts. It covers a range of perspectives, from seeing ENTPs as "cocaine versions" of themselves to viewing ESTJs as "adult supervision." The video highlights the unique connections and potential synergies between INTPs and other types, as well as the sources of friction and misunderstanding.
- INTPs admire ENTPs' mental speed but value their own depth of thought.
- They see ISFJs as grounded versions of themselves, appreciating their practicality.
- While finding ESFJs pathologically social, INTPs acknowledge their charm and warmth.
- INTPs view INTJs as intellectual partners, recognizing their shared rationality but differing in their outward focus.
- They are both fascinated and confused by ENFPs' unbridled creative energy.
ENTP [0:04]
INTPs see ENTPs as accelerated versions of themselves, admiring their quick thinking and ability to generate new ideas. While INTPs recognize ENTPs' faster minds, they believe they possess a deeper understanding. INTPs may engage in debates with ENTPs, where ENTPs initially dismiss their points, but INTPs often return with well-considered arguments that eventually impress or shock the ENTP. The key difference lies in the speed at which they process information, with INTPs prioritizing depth and ENTPs favoring a rapid exchange of ideas.
ISFJ [1:40]
INTPs view ISFJs as having a grandparent-like wisdom while also being intellectually stimulating. They recognize a kindred spirit in ISFJs due to their shared TI (Thinking Introverted) and Si (Sensing Introverted) functions, which provide a similar approach to clarity, precision, and solidified knowledge. INTPs see ISFJs as more grounded, realistic, and practical versions of themselves, appreciating their affinity for comfort, routine, stability, and consistency in both logic and life.
ESFJ [2:43]
INTPs often see ESFJs as living life in a completely different way. While the two types are considered a "golden pair" in socionics, INTPs may not initially perceive ESFJs as straightforwardly complementary. Mature ESFJs appreciate INTPs, which is a simple but significant point for INTPs. INTPs may view ESFJs as excessively social but also appreciate their charm and ability to bring people out of their shells. Despite finding extroverts generally obnoxious, INTPs find ESFJs warm, smooth, and accommodating. ESFJs are curious people who take an interest in INTPs, which INTPs find appealing.
ENTJ [3:57]
INTPs see ENTJs as fully realized or even evil versions of themselves. ENTJs are considered the shadow type of INTPs, sharing the same functions but with reversed introversion and extroversion. INTPs perceive ENTJs as aggressive, action-oriented, and forceful versions of themselves, with a similar NT (Intuition Thinking) approach but directed differently. The synergy between these two types can be intellectually electric, with INTPs respecting the ENTJ skill set and recognizing aspects of themselves within it.
ISFP [4:53]
INTPs view ISFPs as fellow introspectors but of a different kind. TI (Thinking Introverted) and FI (Feeling Introverted) share a similar independent and individualistic nature. INTPs see ISFPs as a similar species but a different breed of iconoclasts. While they may disagree with the reasoning behind ISFP choices, they respect the fervor with which ISFPs fight for them. INTPs also recognize that ISFPs have similarly high standards for their craft, work, and hobbies, which is a shared trait.
ESFP [5:36]
INTPs see ESFPs as wild creatures, best observed from a safe distance. This dynamic can quickly lead to conflict, as ESFPs are forceful and can easily overstep boundaries. INTPs may feel aggressed upon by ESFPs, as they devalue SE (Sensing Extroverted), the dominant function of ESFPs. However, INTPs can also see ESFPs as energizers who can shake them out of their inertia and reinvigorate them.
INFP [6:21]
INTPs view INFPs as fellow travelers on the same path but heading to different destinations. They recognize that INFPs use similar tools and have similar preferences in their daily lives. INTPs and INFPs share an unusual balance when it comes to variety and unpredictability. INTPs see INFPs as endearingly imaginative and non-intrusive, which is how they are seen in return, creating complementary energies. INTPs admire the creative force that INFPs can summon despite their gentle demeanor.
ISTJ [7:16]
INTPs see ISTJs as fellow problem solvers and lovers of knowledge. INTPs are precision-oriented and hold ISTJs in high esteem for their similarly exacting and detail-oriented nature. Both types are rational and logical, which creates a strong connection. INTPs view ISTJs as intellectually capable and possessing excellent drive, dedication, and work ethic. However, if they have to work together closely, the structured nature of ISTJs may be seen as rigid by INTPs, while ISTJs may see INTPs as disjointed, chaotic, and lazy.
ESTJ [8:05]
INTPs see ESTJs as masters of things that INTPs don't really care about. INTPs may see ESTJs as "adult supervision," busy with tasks that INTPs neglect. Based on this, INTPs might also see ESTJs as people with whom they could have a synergistic relationship, where an ESTJ could benefit from an INTP advisor, and an INTP could benefit from an ESTJ implementer.
ESTP [9:04]
INTPs see ESTPs as people who are often trying to assert power over them or push them in some way. In socionics, this is referred to as the supervisor relationship, where the ESTP is the supervisor and the INTP is the supervisee. When ESTPs are being their natural selves, INTPs may feel like they are being prodded and poked in a weak spot. However, INTPs can also admire the ESTP's ability to be movers and shakers, and an ESTP can be a useful asset to an INTP. The sense of being pushed by the ESTP can also be positive, as ESTPs can encourage INTPs to move out of their comfort zone and be more bold and outgoing.
ISTP [10:02]
INTPs see ISTPs as their proverbial brothers from another mother. INTPs have a naturally strong affinity towards ISTPs, sharing a common outlook and a united view of what constitutes a sensible and logical way to interpret things. INTPs see ISTPs as people who speak the same language as them. INTPs can emulate ISTPs to become more action-oriented and avoid inertia, while INTPs can teach ISTPs to entertain more offbeat perspectives and be more mentally explorative. INTPs see ISTPs as the brains plus practicality combo, complementing their own brains plus more brains combo.
INFJ [10:51]
INTPs see INFJs as people they can create "brain babies" with. INTPs and INFJs can often mistype as each other, as they are both introverted, highly intuitive, contemplative, philosophical, intellectual, and wise advisors. INTPs see INFJs as a perfect sounding board for ideas and someone to learn from, especially when it comes to people. INFJs can put their insights into practice much better than INTPs, and INTPs can learn a lot from them in that regard. INFJs relish the chance to fully lean into their cerebral and analytical side when interacting with INTPs. INTPs see INFJs as fellow wizards, sages, and insightful introverts, similar in demeanor but different in their methods and area of focus.
ENFJ [11:56]
INTPs see ENFJs as people who possess enough substance to justify their absurdly overpowered style. INTPs typically have an aversion to people who are too charming and smooth, but they see ENFJs as highly intellectual and intuitive. Intuition is the key connection between these two types. INTPs see ENFJs similarly to how they see INFJs, but there is a bigger chance of conflict, as ENFJs can be big and overwhelming personalities.
INTJ [12:50]
INTPs see INTJs as intellectual partners in crime. These two types are very different and very similar somehow. INTPs see INTJs as siblings separated at birth and raised under very different environmental conditions. They share a commitment to reason, rationality, and the championing of truth, but differ in what they intend to do with those things. INTJs usually have more of an outward focus with their thinking, feeling driven to manifest their insight, while INTPs are happy with their status as fonts of knowledge. INTPs admire the work ethic and dedication that INTJs often show and appreciate that INTJs understand the value of what INTPs have to offer.
ENFP [13:50]
INTPs look upon ENFPs with admiration and confusion in equal measure. INTPs and ENFPs share intuition as a significant commonality. INTPs see ENFPs as the embodiment of pure and unbridled creative energy, which they love. However, they are often perplexed by what ENFPs put this creative energy in service of. This tendency to follow their passions and preferences first and foremost can make them seem much more random and idiosyncratic.