Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“Flow” and Cognitive Functions
Flow from a psychological perspective, is understood as a “mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity”, otherwise known as “being in the zone”. Many regard flow as a key to achieving happiness in…
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Settling the Beef Between Extroverted Feeling and Introverted Feeling
Between Extroverted Feeling (Fe) and Introverted Feeling (Fi) types, oftentimes there arises conflict very similar to that between Extroverted Thinking (Te) and Introverted Thinking (Ti) types. Fi types tend to see Fe as fake and manipulative, while Fe types often see Fi as selfish, burdensome, and insensitive towards others. In underdeveloped Fi and Fe types,…
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Transactional Analysis within Relationships, from MBTI Perspective
Transactional Analysis Theory is a modern psychological theory attesting that within any interaction between two or more people, there are multiple “games” being played. Within this theory, there are three observable ego states called “the parent”, “the child” and “the adult”. Each interaction between 2+ individuals has an intended transactional purpose to feed one of these…
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True Growth of Extroverted Feeling & Introverted Feeling
Extroverted Feeling (Fe) and Introverted (Fi) exists within everyone. One of these two will be dominant within a person as one of the first four in their cognitive function line, while the other will be in the recess of their unconscious. As we grow older, every person will likely develop and exercise Fe and Fi…
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Rick From Rick & Morty Is An INTP
Rick is 100% an INTP. And people who think he is an INTJ, ENTP or ENTJ have a poor understanding of type functions and the characteristics that typically emerge from each type. Reasons why Rick Is Not An INTJ Rick is often seen using deductive reasoning throughout the show. This is completely different from the…
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Hunter-Gatherer Tribe Theory
Hunter-Gatherer Tribe Theory Why do MBTI types even exist in the first place? Why did it become necessary in our genetic evolution for our bodies and minds to become shaped in a certain cognitive function line? What benefits are there for an INTJ to have dominant introverted intuition with auxiliary extraverted thinking while an ESTP…
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The Spending Habits of Each MBTI Type
Each MBTI type sees life a little differently when it comes to money and tends to develop different habits when it comes to spending. These are the habits of each MBTI type when it comes to spending money. ISTJ: ISTJs are classic nest-builders. They tend to be frugal and spend little on luxury goods compared…
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INTJ Leadership
INTJs generally are not interested in leadership. INTJs generally are not interested in people. However, given that dealing with people is a natural part of surviving in an interdependent world, INTJs are generally forced to deal with people, regardless of how incompetent they may be. When an INTJ is placed into situations in the workplace,…
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MBTI Types As Spirit Animals
MBTI Types As Spirit Animals Ever wondered what your MBTI animal type was? Find out which furry friend you may be connected to. INTP – Owl Touted as wise and sometimes cranky, INTPs are exemplary nocturnal owls. ISTP – Cat Strategic troublemakers fit the description of an ISTP.
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What Each MBTI Type is Like When Single on Valentines Day
Each type reacts differently to Valentines day especially when they’re single. Wondering how your MBTI type of interest might be thinking? INTJ: “I don’t care, holidays are social constructs that are made up and arbitrary. (But secretly, I care a little bit)” ENTJ: “I could probably set up shop at that corner and start selling…
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