My Personality Profile.

INTP: The Free Thinker

INTP’s are ingenious, non-conforming, free thinkers.
 INTP’s have a unique flow of non-oppressed ideas constantly going on inside their head.  INTP’s are constantly scanning and examining the environment in order to come to a conclusion on how things work and how the world is truly run. Always on a quest for the truth behind a situation, the INTP disregards all emotional BS and likes to get down to figuring things out.
"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
The deep introspective coolness of Kurt Cobaine.
INTP’s think about things, often in depth, that others don't typically think about.  The INTP truly enjoys this activity for its sake alone.  INTP’s have a cunning vision in their philosophical conceptions of the world, yet they are often quiet and aloof. Many people won't know whether to take the INTP as a genius or a fool. 
INTPS make up a small portion of the population, yet they are overrepresented in fiction. Ranging from amusing to wise and analytical, INTP’s often make interesting characters.
The creative, magnetic imaginary world created by INTP Tim Burton.
The calm wisdom and reassurance of The Lion King’s Raffikkii and Splinter of the Ninja Turtles.
INTP’s think very differently from how a typical person does.  This way of thinking is at the root of their complex nature.  INTP’s strive for exactitude of thought and can be perfectionists in regards to this.  They are constantly getting hit with new ideas on ways to do things.  This combination causes obvious problems in articulation.                    
“Indeed I am unconventional.”
INTP’s enjoy analyzing and figuring things out.  Whether it be on the computer or through math problems, they enjoy the thought process for what it is. They look for opportunities to analyze, and although detached, they observe a lot and are always thinking.
"Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it."
INTP’s try to find principles behind things. To an INTP, the world is always changing and we have a responsibility to realize the connections and underlying meanings that are out there. 
The aloof, eccentric, ingenious Einstein.
The INTP has the goal of understanding everything around them in its entirety and will get absorbed in their abstract thoughts.The inner world of thoughts is extremely important to the INTP and is not to be interrupted.But if there is a societal norm that the INTP strongly disagrees with, he/she is quick to make an extreme statement against it, typically through words or an artistic visual effect. 
Unlike any other decade, many of the happenings of the 1990’s were right up the INTP’s alley:

• The explosion of computer technology and the Internet gave them huge waves of  information and means to figure things out; innovation and learning how computers worked was an exciting end in itself for many a INTP.
• Music changed and had a harder edge, containing lyrics that challenged society and what was accepted.
• Independence was valued.
• Original subcultures arose.

INTP’s are of the Rational Temperament.  Rationals are Technical, Competent, Ingenious, Skeptical, Innovative, and Non-Conformist. The personality types that share the Rational Temperament are ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP.

ISTP’s and INTP’s have the dominant function of Introverted Thinking (Ti).  Introverted Thinking uses quick, internal reasoning and inductive logic.  It involves ongoing analysis and searching for definitive principles and mismatches thereof.

More on the INTP Do not have a strong need for material possessions Good at finding and appreciating things others don’t realize (such as lesser-known music groups or writers) Has to train self to put up with day-to-day details that are necessary Despises shallowness and trendiness Likes being different from the norm, in fact feels uncomfortable when conforming Enjoys movies, books, and shows that have a clever and imaginative approach. Likes to examine, hypothesize on, and generate different ideas, beliefs, and theories Are very rare and only make up about 1% of the population Are naturally detached and analytical Likes to poke fun of those that are over-emotional or ridiculous May have contempt for illogical authority Needs an outlet to express their creative abilities May feel like they aren’t understood (often because they aren’t) May have a sarcastically humorous take on life Searches for meaning May get lost in abstract thought.  Loves to speculate and challenge accepted mindsets Will go to extremes to make a point (often for the sake of social commentary) Intellectual Skeptical Critical
Strengths Quickly finds lack of logic in others’ statements Easily sees the failings and hypocrisies of others Imaginative Creative Appreciates the abnormal Philosophical Ideas come naturally to them Can be very dedicated and talented with regard to things they have a passion for Great observers Introspective Enjoys the complex	Weaknesses May come across as being pessimistic or condescending May show an indifference towards group activities May be absent-minded at times Bored with routine May have trouble picking up and adapting to conventions Forgetful Easily gets disorganized Can be harsh on those they lack respect for. As the great INTP Abraham Lincoln had to eventually learn, it’s not good to be overly critical
Famous iNTP's Mr. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice Abraham Lincoln Albert Einstein Michael Moore Dextor Holland Kurt Cobaine Stephen King Tim Burton Leonardo da Vinci	Fictional iNTP’s Tyler Durden from Fight Club Ross from Friends Evan Treborn (Ashton Kutcher’s character from The Butterfly Effect) Vincent Vega (John Travolta’s character in Pulp Fiction) Malcolm from Malcolm in the Middle Dr. Emmett Brown from Back to the Future Snoopy Scar from The Lion King Raffiki from The Lion King Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles Paul Finch from American Pie

My Temperment. (INTP)

Logical, (pragmatic), and driven, rationals strive for competence and excellence in reaching their goals. They are the “why” temperament; ever skeptical, they constantly questions others and their environment. They typically want to know the reason why something is done, and the reason needs to make sense (whether it is politically correct or not). 
Some more information on the NT Rational:

• Most uncommon of the Temperaments
• May be absent-minded but often shows flashes of brilliance
• Quick grasp of complex theories and systems
• Enjoys thinking and intellectual pursuits
• Often thinks about things that others don’t normally think about, such as the nature of the universe, religious issues, politics, philosophy, etc.  NT’s want to figure out how and why the world works.
• Are technical with their language and strive to be logical and exact when speaking to others
• Easily notice inconsistencies
• Natural non-conformist
• Great analyzers
• Naturally good with technology (NT’s were key in the birth and growth of the tech era and Internet)
• Skeptical
• Are naturally (pragmatic), always asking “Is this necessary,” “How can this be improved,” “How does this work and how can it work better?”
• Can be very wise
• Natural brainstormers and problem-solvers
• Can be detached when involved with a project, undertaking, or thought
• Set high goals for themselves and are determined to achieve them.
• Strong suit in strategy
• Strive for efficiency
• (Conceptualizers)
• Systematic
• May have trouble adapting to conventions
• NTs are very cerebral and take great pride in staying cool in crisis, not letting their emotions control them - even if it’s a matter of great importance or great intensity
• Often labeled as being argumentive by other temperaments
• Value independence
• May bother those who are sensitive to arguments or criticism

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