#debater

[yourlocalavian]

Debate fit~

the first two pics where from before I did my hair lol

My entire team does red~ which is hilarious because most people in my league do blue or grey. So we tend to stick out, but it's awesome 🙂‍↕️

[icarianlibrary]

OH YEAH I'M GOING TO STATE FOR POI!!!!

Did we all cheer???

[magnusfilius]

I took some tests online, yung 16Personalities tapos Jungian Archetype test kagabi dahil na-curious ako on what these tests tell about me. Ibang perspective lang aside from what I'm aware of.

The result from 16personalities was ENTP-A

As an ENTP (Debater), you are a vibrant intellectual force, always ready to challenge ideas and push boundaries. Your quick wit and audacious spirit make you a natural provocateur, thriving on the mental gymnastics of a good argument. You see the world as a playground of possibilities, where every conversation is an opportunity to explore new concepts and challenge the status quo.

Your innovative mind is constantly buzzing with ideas, making connections that others might miss. You have an uncanny ability to see potential where others see problems, approaching challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. This makes you an invaluable asset in brainstorming sessions and think tanks, where your out-of-the-box thinking can lead to groundbreaking solutions.

The result of my Jungian Archetype test is 95% Jester.

The Jester: Represents the quintessence of humor, playfulness, and irreverence. This archetype thrives on levity and laughter, often seen as the life of the party or the class clown in various settings. Jesters have an innate ability to turn any situation into an opportunity for humor, making them excellent at diffusing tension and brightening moods. They are characterized by a lack of pretension and a readiness to display vulnerability, which endears them to others and often masks a deeper understanding of life's complexities. Jesters are not just entertainers; they often possess sharp insights into human nature, using their wit to highlight truths and absurdities in a way that is both enlightening and delightful. In the workplace, Jesters can be invaluable for maintaining morale, fostering creativity, and encouraging a positive, open environment. However, their constant jesting can sometimes be perceived as a lack of seriousness or evasion of responsibility. Despite this, the Jester's role is vital in bringing joy and perspective, reminding us that while life is to be taken seriously, it's also important not to take it too seriously.

🃏

[diaspoqueer]

Post 70: Activists

Blossom McBrown

Blossom McBrown is an activist, tarot reader, Life Coach and Astrologer. She is a black trans activist known for her appearances on Jubilee vids like Trans Conservative vs. Trans Liberals. She is a polarizing figure, but I respect the work she has done to uplift the voices of black trans people. Blossom has also appeared on Piers Morgan and Dr. PHIL.

[nitwitthegrey]

*ENTP & INFJ accidentally end up under mistletoe*

ENTP: *knowing look*

INFJ: "Who would put this here? I can't believe anyone would still be upholding this stupid tradition. It's demeaning."

ENTP: "Couldn't agree more."

INFJ: ...

ENTP: "Let's kiss tho"

INFJ: "Yeah okay."

[shadebloopnik]

Just finished an online competitive debate. Sounded as fierce as i could, and ended strong. I turned off my mic, faced my partner, and loudly yelled "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE FUCK I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I LOST MYSELF" and we were laughing

And then

I realized

the mic wasn't turned off.

[theastrophilearchitect]

MBTI 201: cognitive functions.

What MBTI is actually about.

I recently made a post explaining what MBTI is, and what the letters in each code mean, which can be found here. During which I mentioned something called cognitive functions about a million types, but didn’t explain. That’s today’s job.

Cognitive functions are essentially mental processes, like the algorithms your brain uses to respond to situations. There are eight functions; introverted and extroverted versions of each intuition (N), sensing (S), thinking (T), and feeling (F), abbreviated to the function’s letter followed by either a lowercase e or i for introversion or extroversion.

Each type’s letters determine its function stack, which is the order in which they can access the functions. Every type has all eight, but your function stack is made of your first four, and 5-8 are sometimes referred to as shadow functions, because they are significantly weaker that those in the stack. Your first function is called your dominant, second your auxiliary, third your tertiary, and fourth your inferior.

You can simply google the function stack for your type, but this is how you work it out:

First, if you are a J type, your third letter is extroverted, eg. xxFJs have an Fe function, xxTJs have a Te function. For P types, your second letter is extroverted: Ne for xNxPs; Se for xSxPs. Because this function correlates to one of your middle two letters, it must be either your dominant or your auxiliary function. However, an extroverted (Exxx) type must have an extroverted function as their dominant, and introverted (Ixxx) types must have an introverted dominant. 

I’m going to use, say, ESFP, and INTJ as my examples here. ESFP is a perceiving type, meaning its second letter, S, is extroverted. Se is then one of its first two functions. ESFP is extroverted, as is Se, so an ESFP is Se dominant. INTJ is judging, so its third letter, T, is extroverted, giving it Te. However, INTJ is introverted, meaning Te cannot be its dominant function, and is therefore its auxiliary.

Your function stack alternates between extroverted and introverted. The other of your middle two letters is also one of your top two, and is introverted or extroverted based on this pattern. For example, ESFP, Se dominant, must have a feeling auxiliary function, and has an extroverted dominant, meaning its auxiliary must be Fi, introverted feeling. INTJ, Te auxiliary, must have an intuitive dominant function. Its auxiliary is extroverted, so its dominant is introverted, therefore Ni, introverted intuition.

Your tertiary function is the exact opposite of your auxiliary, and your inferior is the exact opposite of your dominant. Therefore, an ESFP, Se dominant, Fi auxiliary, is Te tertiary, and Ni inferior. An INTJ is Ni dominant and Te auxiliary, so is also Fi tertiary and Se inferior. 

Just to clarify, ESFP’s function stack is Se, Fi, Te, Ni. INTJ’s function stack is Ni, Te, Fi, Se. As seen in this example, types with completely opposite letter codes actually have all the same functions, just in opposite order.

Shadow functions, 5-8, correspond to 1-4, only the introversion or extroversion is opposite. For example, INTJ’s first is Ni, so its fifth is Ne. Its second is Te, so its sixth is Ti, etc. etc.

Because of this, the type with an exactly opposite order of functions is not its complete letter opposite. For example, an INTJ’s ‘opposite’ is actually the ISFJ, who has Fi as their first where INTJ has it eighth, Se as their second where INTJ has it seventh, etc. etc..

The last letter, J or P, in a type’s code has the most impact, because it determines which functions are extroverted or introverted. The second and third letters determine which are one and two, and the first letter. I or E, only determines whether a function is the type’s dominant or auxiliary. This means, functionally speaking, any Ixxx type is most similar to its Exxx counterpart, and vice versa.

When presented with anything, each type will first try to comprehend it with their dominant function, then subconsciously move down the list. 

Take Ti versus Fe. A Ti dominant type (INTP and ISTP) will first tackle a thing with this function, and will reach Fe last, while a Ti auxiliary (ENTP and ESTP) will reach Fe immediately after Ti (though it will first act with its dominant). This means a type’s auxiliary and tertiary functions are far more balanced than its dominant and inferior. For example, an ENFJ is Fe dominant and Ni auxiliary, so its Ni and Se functions are far more balanced that its Fe and Ti.

As for what the functions each mean, they actually act very differently based on its position in the stack, but this summarises them well:

If you search for a specific type’s functions, you can also find how each function acts in its position, eg.

If your type is difficult to determine, function comparisons such as these can help you to differentiate. For me, there was no question that I was an INTx. I act more like your typical INTJ, and many of the descriptions do apply to me, but I think like an INTP, so that is what I am.

MBTI and cognitive functions help to give me a sense of identity and understanding in the world, a tangibility to things intangible. As an INTP, comprehension is something I obsess over, especially when other people are so confusing. MBTI isn’t perfect, and the lines between each type aren’t as bold as it may lead you to believe, but it helps me to root myself in the world, in knowing there is a reason for everything.