Introverted and Extroverted
Definitions vary, and over time I think most Jungian function systems have complicated or strayed from the true definitions of extroversion and introversion.
Extroversion and introversion do not simply refer to what is external or internal. That definition creates many issues because where do you draw the line? Is it a scale? If so, how can something be "more external?"
Due to this, it is better to define this dichotomy with something more simple: Subjective and Objective.
These have a lot to do with truth. Subjective is a PERSONAL truth, while objective is THE truth.
Communication connects to these through statements like "I think" versus "everyone thinks."
By using "everyone thinks" you can carry the force of THE truth, which is often the most convincing to people.
However, this is all up to interpretation. Someone may say "I like cats" and someone listening might interpret their opinion as an objective truth that cats are good.
This isn't a static dichotomy however. There is a scale between how subjective and objective someone is being. Most people fluctuate between both sides of the continuum, never reaching the endpoints.
It's important to note that subjective doesn't just mean you. This is where OPS makes a mistake with its Self vs Tribe Di/De dichotomy. Subjective could mean your friend's opinion. Seeking others help on something doesn't make you De (Te/Fe).
More specific definitions:
Subjective users tend to focus more on themselves and what/who is close to them. They can be stuck in their own realms, tending to use what they have in their bubble to solve their problems.
People like this have a comfort zone, and when interacting with them its best to understand their boundaries.
Even though they can seem closed off, this doesn't mean they want nothing to do with other people.
While they ignore standards and universal ideas, they love hearing others opinions and sharing their own ideas. They tend to unify with others over similarities in their own opinions and interests, combining their bubbles together.
These people often feel attacked by society, or afraid to express their interests that may not be in line with standard rules and beliefs.
They often rely on other people when understanding how society thinks or feels about something.
They may enjoy doing something, but may not do it out of fear that it is against the objective.
Common results of this is living in a constant ethical fear, or denying and attacking the objective principles. Neither of these are good options, but its hard to be aware of your weak points.
Subjective users need to be aware of their bubbles, and avoid being trapped in them, however, they also need to learn to be comfortable with their own interests. Its important to adjust your beliefs if they're 100% wrong, but simply being you is not against any rules.
Objective users tend to focus more on others and what/who is not close to them. They can be stuck in with the group and fail to make their own judgements.
People like this are usually either sheep or leaders. Some of them create standards while others follow them.
They may ignore your opinion in favor of a source they interpret as objective, such as an expert or a celebrity. For example, if you declare "I saw ____" but an expert thinks that's impossible, the objective will say you saw wrong.
Objectives connect with others over popular beliefs and/or facts. They value knowing that their beliefs are true in relative to how everyone thinks, validating their own beliefs solely on if everyone agrees with them.
They often rely on others when forming their own opinion on something. They tend to just list what everyone thinks, and often fail to have 'their own take' on something.
They fear the subjective, trying to avoid talking in terms of their own thoughts. While they have little trouble forming bonds over collective ideas, they are afraid of differing from this and don't open up their personal ideas.
They think their interests must be in line with everyone's interests. They tend to be more extroverted in gathering new things to figure out the interests of the collective. They are more inclined to research and explore than the subjective.
Objective users need to be aware of their lack of subject. They need to be comfortable differing from the collective, forming their own arguments instead of reusing others.
Extroversion and introversion do not simply refer to what is external or internal. That definition creates many issues because where do you draw the line? Is it a scale? If so, how can something be "more external?"
Due to this, it is better to define this dichotomy with something more simple: Subjective and Objective.
These have a lot to do with truth. Subjective is a PERSONAL truth, while objective is THE truth.
Communication connects to these through statements like "I think" versus "everyone thinks."
By using "everyone thinks" you can carry the force of THE truth, which is often the most convincing to people.
However, this is all up to interpretation. Someone may say "I like cats" and someone listening might interpret their opinion as an objective truth that cats are good.
This isn't a static dichotomy however. There is a scale between how subjective and objective someone is being. Most people fluctuate between both sides of the continuum, never reaching the endpoints.
It's important to note that subjective doesn't just mean you. This is where OPS makes a mistake with its Self vs Tribe Di/De dichotomy. Subjective could mean your friend's opinion. Seeking others help on something doesn't make you De (Te/Fe).
More specific definitions:
Subjective users tend to focus more on themselves and what/who is close to them. They can be stuck in their own realms, tending to use what they have in their bubble to solve their problems.
People like this have a comfort zone, and when interacting with them its best to understand their boundaries.
Even though they can seem closed off, this doesn't mean they want nothing to do with other people.
While they ignore standards and universal ideas, they love hearing others opinions and sharing their own ideas. They tend to unify with others over similarities in their own opinions and interests, combining their bubbles together.
These people often feel attacked by society, or afraid to express their interests that may not be in line with standard rules and beliefs.
They often rely on other people when understanding how society thinks or feels about something.
They may enjoy doing something, but may not do it out of fear that it is against the objective.
Common results of this is living in a constant ethical fear, or denying and attacking the objective principles. Neither of these are good options, but its hard to be aware of your weak points.
Subjective users need to be aware of their bubbles, and avoid being trapped in them, however, they also need to learn to be comfortable with their own interests. Its important to adjust your beliefs if they're 100% wrong, but simply being you is not against any rules.
Objective users tend to focus more on others and what/who is not close to them. They can be stuck in with the group and fail to make their own judgements.
People like this are usually either sheep or leaders. Some of them create standards while others follow them.
They may ignore your opinion in favor of a source they interpret as objective, such as an expert or a celebrity. For example, if you declare "I saw ____" but an expert thinks that's impossible, the objective will say you saw wrong.
Objectives connect with others over popular beliefs and/or facts. They value knowing that their beliefs are true in relative to how everyone thinks, validating their own beliefs solely on if everyone agrees with them.
They often rely on others when forming their own opinion on something. They tend to just list what everyone thinks, and often fail to have 'their own take' on something.
They fear the subjective, trying to avoid talking in terms of their own thoughts. While they have little trouble forming bonds over collective ideas, they are afraid of differing from this and don't open up their personal ideas.
They think their interests must be in line with everyone's interests. They tend to be more extroverted in gathering new things to figure out the interests of the collective. They are more inclined to research and explore than the subjective.
Objective users need to be aware of their lack of subject. They need to be comfortable differing from the collective, forming their own arguments instead of reusing others.
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