ISTP here. The Ne blindspot is on point… I once dated a girl who said I lived under a “pop culture rock” because I was oblivious to any information that wasn’t within my scope of interest. Great video, I was laughing out loud at how much I did NOT fit your “not-ISTP” descriptions.
@@mishtaromaniello8295 I can confirm that this video may or may not be in my interest, maybe not now but prolly if I ever try to rewatch it and pay attention
Harry, great video as always! I've been waiting for this for a long time, I can finally confirm that I am an ISTP after months of intense introspection. Being an ISTP is hard and easy at the same time. I love and hate my hollistic view of things. I can be creative and smart, but also too stubborn to pay attention to details (specially if it is specific data, like statistics or even rulesets) and I always want to do everything my own way. I draw conclusions quickly and logically, sometimes I'm right, but sometimes I'm wrong, really wrong. I do get really cocky in my decision taking sometimes. I think there is a lot of us that mistype as ENTP (I started my MBTI journey as a mistyped ENTP) and ESTP, specially because of the FE flip which causes us to be charismatic for short and intense bursts of time. I always found it weird and annoying that I could be in a social scenario having a great time and suddenly just feel tired and anxious, wanting to just leave. I feel like this happens beacause we get carried away too much in the heat of the moment, taking things like jokes or even debates too far, being blunt, annoying and maybe even rude, but at the same time caring too much about other's feelings and opinions (I am actually hypersensitive to this), we just don't foresee at the monent that we can hurt people. Once I feel like socializing again, the cycle repeats lol. I've always been the social archetype of the class clown (thanks to my constant FE flips and Ti-Ni forming witty silly jokes), which I use to evade actual conversations with people I don't feel comfortable with, but become much more insightful and opinionated with those that I think are my close friends. Even then, I mostly prefer to be by my own to let my ideas be realized in peace or to learn skillsets (In absence of people is when my innovating mind surges, making me feel ambitious but also at peace, weirdly enough). I am smart, skilled, funny and empathic. But I can also be dumb, rebellious, annoying and rude. Always caring for others and being sensitive, but not knowing how to behave. Such is life, I guess.
@@me-fk3xy Hey, you might be an ISTP too! Once you find your type (the most probable anyways, I don't fully believe cognition to be as rigid) you can work to improve yourself and your quality of life, as well as those of the people that you love.
@@Skorpioome too as a divergent ENFJ. My social battery gets drained very quickly. I'd much prefer to be left to my own devices and concentrate on innovating via TiNi convergence in my own mind. I do have the ENFJ trait though of wanting to put these insights out to help/educate other people. Needless to say given the controversy of a lot of 'topics' I cover, these don't always go down too well but it's never meant in a way as to offend people (although I can if I'm being an utter b*tch). Anyway, this is a type I feel a lot of affinity with & a lot of admiration for. My best friend way back in the day was an ISTP & we had enough differences & similarities to make a great dynamic duo...it's a shame due to life circumstances that we drifted apart.
Finally a good healthy ISTP that doesn't get carried away by the stereotypes. I think people have a huge misconception of ISTPs, thinking of them as emotionless psychopaths that never randomly laugh or smile.
Haha I can definitely relate to TiNi‘s more holistic or even metaphoric thinking. Yesterday we were discussing postmodern culture with my friends and the discussion somehow came to Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate. One of my friends said that “philosophers” like Joe Rogan are so desperately trying to open up people’s minds and educate them. When I heard this I basically responded “well, calling Joe Rogan a philosopher is like calling Elisabeth Holmes a scientist”:D I can definitely see why so many of us mistype as ENTP because we can often relate to the quick-witted stereotype:)
As I`ve also been typed by you I believe myself to be an ambiverted ISTP/ESTJ. However, observing my oppositional functions does bring me a littlebit closer to ISTP I think, than ESTJ. Especially because I have an ESTJ acquaintance that I can compare myself with. Both TiNi/TeNe are extremely activated for me but my oppositional is probably FeSe, rather than FiSi :)
I just want to say thank you as a istp i was constantly wondering wheather or not i am a istp and throughout the entire video i am far more confident in which catergory i fall into you really helped clear things up for me mate
Your typing framework is second to none. You go above and beyond. This one was really insightful to my typing journey. It was like a confirmation and addition to the insights I got from your other videos. Especially that last part about TeNe potential. Made me see ISTP in a new light. Thank you and looking forward to more🙏.
I saw that official subtitles were starting to appear on old videos. I am French and automatic subtitles can sometimes be imprecise, while the CPT is too little known in France. Thank you Harry, I hope official subtitles will arrive soon on the newest videos. Your work is great and I would like to see it shared even further
At first I found your vids a bit esoteric and hard to understand, but you’re actually very informative with everything and seem to have a deep understanding of the topic!
Honestly I'm just here to expose myself to the inner workings of this particular codec-dominant type. Their Ne blindspot is perhaps why I've "clicked" with so few of them, generally. I also see you've slowly but surely embracing the Aragorn aesthetic, hair-wise😂 Great video, as always!
I've also found this with some ISTPs & ISFPs albeit it would be an overgeneralisation to say all of them. I guess I'm talking about the more unhealthy tunnel visioned variants. Of course tunnel vision can be a good thing in the right context but again it depends what it's pertaining to.
As an ISTP I have to say great, great, great video. It would be good for the listeners if you could re-record this video and be closer to the microphone because it is hard to hear what you are saying. I know that's a lot to ask but with such great insights on the ISTP I think it should be done. You gained a sub.
Hi ya Harry, excellent descriptors for the ISTP. I couldn't help but picture a suave sax player when you spoke of them as a musician. I'm always awed at how the types differ, but are similar at the same time. Great job! Good to see you!
Great video! Love the new quick informative explanations they're very useful! A great addition to the channel! (the explanation of the difference between ST and NT styles of thought for example is very useful to me, I'll need to rethink which pairing is more conscious in me)
I remember in high school, even though I was considered very smart in any subject, it was difficult for me to express my thinking in detail and explain how I came up with the correct solution. This changed after university and having read tons of books, but even now in my early 30's I'm usually precise and explain things in detail, but sometimes it's hard to explain my thought process. Furthermore I had the tendency to jump into (correct) logical conclusions faster than I do now. Could this be an example of a TiNi thought process which changed over time due to external factors?
Yes you could have just developed Ti-Si; I know some ISTPs who are indeed more logically sequential than others & detail orientated despite their natural predisposition being towards holisticism. I'm a divergent TiNi ENFJ myself but I still have a heavy SiTi network but it takes me awhile to thoroughly explain my reasoning (a lot of rewriting etc).
Your insights resonate in me with a strong clarity, specifically with my ability to master the use of the external crafts. Allow me to extend the understanding of the ISTP, I can as much use a hand tool to the same degree is i can use a "crew" of workers, as I can a vehicle to accomplish goals. I don't like using people to do things for me, but i find paying a 10-year expert is a "free Class" to always perform the concept, catch a fish for a man and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life." I can learn things this easily by watching someone else do it. In my opinion after much study, nothing is special about me at all, the best thing I can do is do things for other people. Doing things only for myself has gotten really mundane.
You’re videos are answering all of my questions in regards to my personality, this is very cohesive and refreshing. I absolutely love your content, thank you.
I felt very called out by this video 😅😅😅 But on a serious note, thank you for doing us justice. It got me thinking about me (ISTP) discovering that my ISFP brother in law had some grand conspiracy theories that closely matched mine. I’m glad you don’t underestimate those functions.
My ESFP fiancé is the same; something to do with Michelle Obama being a male or something far fetched? He's an extremely clever man as well but sometimes I'm just flabbergasted 😂
I have been waiting, and searching, and hoping for this. Thank you very much for the information. Kindly submit it while wearing sunglasses in a darkened room so it will be easier to understand the first time through. That was a compliment, in case you are wondering.
I think it would be helpful to add a video dedicated exclusively for the ambiverted types. Not even to explain every single one of the variants, but to flesh out the concept more.
I think of Ti-Ni like taking all the high-energy light beams and stuffing them up the same rocket, thereby supercharging it. It's kind of messy and prone to causing explosions.
Yey finally ISTP! As an Infp, i usually vibe quite weill with Istps and we understand each other. It's kind of like my "little brother" type lol. This video was basically everything i thought about the type, given my CPT knowledge by so far. 🤍 I have a question, i hope one day you can do some comparison videos again? Such as ESFJ vs ENTP video. Also ESFP vs ESTP would be appreciated! While these two types are very different in many ways, i think people often find it hard to tell these two apart. As you know due to stereotypes, people might confuse i.e ESTPs Se-Fe with ESFPs supposed "SeFi" and vice versa - ESFPs Se-Te with ESTPs "SeTi"... in general i think the community would benefit from a learning more about Se convergents and how to distinguish them. That being said, i understand that it's a big task lol. Thank you as always ~
Ironically or perhaps not, my fiancé is an ESFP and we have an ESTP son. You're right the types are often confused I think on a surface level as the Se-Te convergent pairing of the ESFP isn't given enough credence but their Fi tends to be blindly obvious. I find that the Fi & Ti authority REALLY clash. I guess it's when we get into the nuance that we really start to discern the differences. I generally find ESTPs a lot more easy going & similar to ENTPs than ESFPs (of course that's my subjective opinion). Perhaps Im biased but as a divergent ENFJ I find ESTPs easier to live with on a day to day basis as I understand his convergent SeFe; he can come off as being deliberately logically pedantic & questioning of values to his father. Meanwhile I feel like piggy in the middle lol.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I can imagine that :) I think i usually don't have a problem telling the two apart, at least when i observe the people over some time. But for the people who are discerning between the types based on stereotypes etc, i think it can be difficult. There are for example, many celebrities who i think are clearly ESTP or ENFJ who are voted as i.e ESFP on PD app (the bias towards Fi/Te axis also plays a part). I can totally see how Ti authority would clash with Fi authority, as from my observation (could be wrong) ESTPs tend to be more logically cautious in general, due to their Ti-Ni counstanly calculating inside their head. Also my dad is an ESFP so i know how individualistic they can be. It also doesn't help that ESTPs Ti or Fe isn't displayed in a way people usually think of. Anyways, sorry for writing an essay lol, thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Hello Harry, I like your explanation in your video. And I am sorry, if my question is outside of the topic in this video. I have been watched your video, to decide your type by Dominant Function. I really can not understand about Ni-Fi dominant (INTJ). What is the meaning of "your internal dialog is calaeidoscopic"? (I'm sorry if i'm wrong). Is it mean, that you have very colorful or randomly imagination in your mind? And, also, you said in commentar, that, to know it, just find that the one who fix or enjoy to use (Im sorry again if Im wrong). What do you mean by that? Not all people can look to theirself well. It can be bias I think. And people can forget about their whole experience in their life. Thank you. This video also great ✨
Didn't fully understand your words but a kaleidoscopic inner world tends to be fully of imagery and concepts that seem to rush forth into consciousness. I wouldn't say that's the most reliable tell of NiFi though.
I have been waiting for the ISTP video forever and it's finally here! Great video, as always 😊 Is there a way to distinguish between the INFJ and the ISTP, since they are both Ni-Ti convergent types and Fe-Se divergent?
I'd say TiNi types are more innovative whereas NiTi types are conceptualises; there's a kind of subtle nuance I notice between what Harry does & what I do as a divergent ENFJ (I lean into the divergent pairing thus rendering TiNi more convergent). Worth noting that the INFJ is an SeFe divergent type not FeSe like the ISTP so for the ISTP Se acts at the behest of an Fe agenda.
Hey Harry, glad to see you back! Is it possible that an ESTP relates a lot to an ISTP? How you described the function stacks seem very relatable to how ESTP operates. Let's just say that I'm hoping for an ESTP vs ISTP comparison :D
I'd say the ESTP has a lot easier time with social interaction viewing it more as a playground with their Fe agency (I believe my son is an ESTP or ENTP). Of course there are many more differences but yeah a differentiation video would be really cool.
That Fe agency is definitely a big difference. I think it has also to do with growing up, so I may have become more of a divergent subtype which plays a huge role in relating a lot to the fluid TiNi interaction of an ISTP.
@@Nabsterious so true. I'm yet to see how my boy is differentiated yet due to his yet I'd be lying if I said I'd be made up if he was an Ni-Ti subtype; I have a feeling he'll lean in this direction due to his mother if epigenetic & genetic factors count for something. Can I ask how were you as a child? My son is very caught up in arguing with people re logical inconsistency which causes a few issues with Fi authority types.
@@AnyaAnnika67 back then I was way more sociable and approval-seeking to a level that people thought I had ADHD with my goofball tendencies. It was never quiet inside the house. I was pretty much liked by many acquintances, because I kinda knew how to adapt to them. However, sometimes I came off as a bit aggressive/abrasive towards others and competitive too. The latter became more obvious through my teenage years and I became way more future-oriented as a result.
I would say the reverse engineering of intuitive leaps for TiNi of an ISTP is a lot easier than NiTi of an INFJ, due to still being a lot more concrete with Se.
I'd agree with that re with a slight caveat; I'm a divergent ENFJ (TiNi subtype) so the Se authority doesn't quite apply here. Yes I'm being pedantic 😊😅
True. With that Te dip, they have a more mechanistic approach to correctness. While INFJs usually like to keep things more open-ended and ambiguous from that Te blindspot. Like who knows?! 🤷♂️
I consider myself ENTP. But now I need to figure out if my lone wolf character and my Ne- Ti dominance could also be an Ti- Ni instead. Also ESTP is a little bit relatable. A direct comparison between ISTP vs. ENTP would be a chance to me to reflect more on the differencies.
Hi Harry Emma here. I hate to put a negative spin on the ISTP as the vast majority I know are very kind individuals but how would you hypothesise an unhealthy ISTP with a very sensitive FeSe- to behave? Of course behaviour & cognition are only loosely correlated but a window into such a persons psyche would be illuminating. I had the unfortunate experience of being stalked by one for over a year; all bravado that he was in control but I sensed a very lonely person with a very fragile ego underneath the lone wolf persona. Of course I don't want to detract from the awesome cognition of those of a more healthy disposition. I indeed related to some of this as a divergent ENFJ (re TiNi convergence). As always stella content; I hope your enjoying a well earned break from your studies 😊
Emma, I just wanted to say that as I've been scrolling through the comments I find yours to be so enlightening. So giving of you to share your insight to others' questions. I appreciate it! Heather (enfj)
Hi Emma, you might remember me from the Facebook group. As an ISTP, I sense my Fe as more sensitive the more I am uncomfortable in a social environment and while I try to keep on that TeNe nonchalant mask what I truly want to do is to literally run away from that situation or to make myself completely invisible so that people don’t see trough my sensitivity. I don’t think an ISTP would stalk someone out of Fe sensitivity. Why would I relentlessly keep on trying to create such high level Fese experiences for myself during the time of a year if Fe sensitivity doesn’t even let me have the necessary confidence and courage to befriend people normally ? Your ISTP stalker isn’t Fe sensitive. It might very well be the contrary as he is most probably an Fe comfortable divergent subtype. That would also entail high Te expression and by natural consequence means a detrimental lack of Fi development which has led him to shamelessly stalk you and probably to idolize you to make up for it.
@@ferdinandambroise-rousseau2743 hi lovely, of course I remember you. You know what, FeSe divergent subtype might actually make a lot of sense here given that he must have been utilising this pairing for prolonged periods. Thanks so much; whilst I don't want him to occupy a free rent room in my mind it certainly clarifies a few things. I'm so glad I've met ISTPs who aren't like this & of course any type is capable of being a stalker.
Hey just found your channel and I think the video is really great. Nevertheless you should check your audio, the white noise made it pretty hard to understand you and I had to repeat some parts of the video until I understood you.
I believe everyone needs to learn the theoretical fundamentals of a given subject first, before confindently appliying them practically into reality... What then is the differnce of the ISTP in comparison to for example the ENFP (who takes NE-TE appliance or organisation of things in their stride) in their style if you will, of doing the above mentoned procedure?
This is unrelated to this particular video, it's just something I've noticed within myself that I'd like an opinion on I'm diagnosed with both autism and adhd, and I'm finding myself torn between whether I'm an INFJ, ENFJ, or ISFJ. As you can see, I'm mostly getting thrown off by the perceiving functions. I've seen your videos about them, however I'm finding myself relating to both. Autism and ADHD both deeply effect the internal world- in fact many descriptions of Ne sound just like ADHD, and many descriptions of other types remind me of characteristics commonly occurring in autism. Do you think people on the spectrum may be more difficult to type due to our brains *literally* being too different? How do you think neurodivergence effects one's type, if at all?
Ps I do think there's some correlation with Ni and autism and Si with autism albeit opposite ends of the spectrum; it just shows what a heterogeneous 'condition' it is. Also re adhd my son is an ESTP & also on the adhd pathway; I think the proclivity to constantly being in the moment & adjunctive hyperfocus re Se can indeed predispose someone to displaying adhd like 'symptoms'. It's curious as to whether they are synonymous or not - ie whether there's a cultural component going on here.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I have a fairly difficult time being in the moment, although maybe im just average and I'm just overestimating how "in the moment" other people really are your input is really interesting, could you elaborate on your view of Ni and Si and autism?
Hey Harry I have a question, following these videos, are we supposed to cross over every sign that you counted to properly identify with a type - or is it possible for us to still relate to one or two signs showing 'we are not' and identify with that type in your opinion? I know you frequently mention 'you are unlikely' which indicates flexibility but I wanted to hear what you think in terms of having crossovers in terms of self-relating between some things that you said in multiple types
It's all about which type ticks the most boxes. Some types are more similar than others so you can relate to more than one type and of course, there's also the possibility of being an ambiverted type.
@@brobdingnagian Yes I've found out about the subtypes recently actually and that cleared things out for me thank you. I think the subtypes can also actually be related to enneagram dynamics. For instance ENTP 5w4 being either more divergent or ambivert subtype etc
So you think Elon Musk is Istp? I wanna know what you type of other famous people. Considering that Elon Musk is commonly typed as Intj, Entj, and even Intp to some degree.
Ps me again. I'm in gratitude for network theory otherwise I would've been torn between ISTP & ENFJ as by watching the videos and studying the theory I relate to both types. A divergent ENFJ certainly makes sense. Do you think divergent ENFJs can be just as innovative as ISTPs? I'm glad I'm not loosing this ability now I'm back to a more default subtype
I always watch your videos with pleasure Harry, you're the only typological channel left that I watch because of the both accuracy, depth and always new information and bits about functions that I can feed myself with. But for the love of God, please do get a working microphone. Oh and btw Frank Zappa is another example of a very intelligent ISTP often mistaken for an ENTP, even by me for a long time. To the point of ridiculousness when his lone, cool guy persona just manifests the exact way, that's been described.
I noticed that part about ISTP musicians at the end of the FeSe section. There's a lot of speculation as to what type Jimmy Page is and one consensus is ISTP. Does anyone happen to know if this is correct?
I've suspected Jim Morrison to be an ISTP as well, the Se-authority sticks out like a sore thumb for him to not be an ISP. Including plenty of TiNi insights.
That's interesting. I always considered him to be an Fi Dom. Harry talks about how INFP's can have well developed Ni-Ti insights through their Fi, so could be that as well.@@RainbowRoadCrashTest
Intuition is broad perception? Wisdom is typically associated with habitual awareness of the big picture, does that mean dominant introverted intuitive pairings are wiser? I enjoy reverse-engineering my broad statements and listening to the myriad of ideas people have of me. I don't think I'm hypersensitive, but I am sensitive, in fact. When I watch socially dynamic content, such as anime, my emotions go up and down so hard it's draining, and I prefer to detach. I wonder what type do you think diogenes is?
Don't let me speak for Harry, here, but it's my understanding that yes, introverted intuition dominant types are often considered to come off wise. Infjs have Ni connected to the auxiliary convergent Ti, meaning they (like the ISTP) are going to be more directly aware of objective, broad patterns, whereas Intjs are going to be more inclined towards a fluent understanding of the broad patterns that make themselves up; their goals and emotions and values. It is however worth noting that wisdom can also be colloquially understood and associated with Enxjs, whose Ni falls in their divergent auxiliary, meaning they're going to be more cautious and reserved owing to the connections they draw.
@@Caleb-zl4wk I can see how ENXJ may come across as wise, but I don't think they are as likely to voice their insights. Maybe selling them in a course.
When you internalize that Intuition is a broad perception, and Sensing is a narrow perception. The more sense it makes. Intuition is considering multiple datum at once, to the point where it loses depth and precision, becoming more vague and abstract as a result. And of course, Sensing is the complete opposite of this.
@@sugarcravings1797 I'm sure there's plenty of ENJs that become the wise sages as they become. Sure more Se-heavy ENJs may not come across as that. But I'm sure any type can, without honing onto any stereotypes. Life is full of surprises they say.
@sugarcravings1797 I'm not trying to say that they would come off wise, per se, but they would have the virtue that would culturally be called wisdom. They have the ability to detect potential connections and similarities between various pieces of information, even if they might seem at first entirely unrelated, and if one of those things could be dangerous they will consider what it could say about the other. This would impact their decision-making process, and lend to them an aura of generally seeming to know where & where not to go with things.
Socionics and observable logic show ALL SPs lead with sensory perceiving. Just as ALL SJs lead with judging. Which means ISTPs (SLI) lead with correctly defined SiTe = Si sensory Te pragmatism.
@lizzye7821 not everyone can play to the technical and creative level he was. And literally anyone can learn as much psuedo-science BS as he's spouting here
@@Remixersoloman Ah well I'm not a musician so I'll take your word for the first point, but you'll have to put your money where your mouth is for the second.
Warranted it's highly abstract but to denounce it as pseudo scientific I think not...you've heard Harry is studying cognition at a world class university haven't you? I doubt Edinburgh would be endorsing pseudo science.
@@Remixersoloman I visited so much different channels from people who speak about that cog functions. Besides Nathan of Love Who or Frank James or even Objective Personality, Harry delivers a system that is the best out there. That jungian functions might be pseudo scientific. But underlying it with cognitive science and making it into a System, is fine Art! And I can remember that Harry once said, he was about to publish his theory and deliver it in the most professional way with scientific evidence. And therefore one might need a degree, cause of the knowledge and the reputation based on how our society works. So Harry's channel is still the best place for typing your self and others through incredible insights.
Thank you very much for you're effort and this briliant channel! i learned a lot about my INTP type here! and not only! first time i saw you're video a year ago. I wish you would upload videos in 4k in the future.. kinda sad to watch you in full hd quality that is pixeled on a 4k 65inch Tv from 5.5-6feet distance! I know it isn't efficient probably.. and most people don't see it as a problem.. but if its possible without draining you're resources too much it could be great! Well, anyway its not a reason for me to stop watch you're content on my Tv even in low quality!
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ISTP here. The Ne blindspot is on point… I once dated a girl who said I lived under a “pop culture rock” because I was oblivious to any information that wasn’t within my scope of interest. Great video, I was laughing out loud at how much I did NOT fit your “not-ISTP” descriptions.
@@mishtaromaniello8295 I can confirm that this video may or may not be in my interest, maybe not now but prolly if I ever try to rewatch it and pay attention
Harry, great video as always! I've been waiting for this for a long time, I can finally confirm that I am an ISTP after months of intense introspection.
Being an ISTP is hard and easy at the same time. I love and hate my hollistic view of things. I can be creative and smart, but also too stubborn to pay attention to details (specially if it is specific data, like statistics or even rulesets) and I always want to do everything my own way. I draw conclusions quickly and logically, sometimes I'm right, but sometimes I'm wrong, really wrong. I do get really cocky in my decision taking sometimes.
I think there is a lot of us that mistype as ENTP (I started my MBTI journey as a mistyped ENTP) and ESTP, specially because of the FE flip which causes us to be charismatic for short and intense bursts of time. I always found it weird and annoying that I could be in a social scenario having a great time and suddenly just feel tired and anxious, wanting to just leave. I feel like this happens beacause we get carried away too much in the heat of the moment, taking things like jokes or even debates too far, being blunt, annoying and maybe even rude, but at the same time caring too much about other's feelings and opinions (I am actually hypersensitive to this), we just don't foresee at the monent that we can hurt people. Once I feel like socializing again, the cycle repeats lol.
I've always been the social archetype of the class clown (thanks to my constant FE flips and Ti-Ni forming witty silly jokes), which I use to evade actual conversations with people I don't feel comfortable with, but become much more insightful and opinionated with those that I think are my close friends. Even then, I mostly prefer to be by my own to let my ideas be realized in peace or to learn skillsets (In absence of people is when my innovating mind surges, making me feel ambitious but also at peace, weirdly enough).
I am smart, skilled, funny and empathic. But I can also be dumb, rebellious, annoying and rude. Always caring for others and being sensitive, but not knowing how to behave.
Such is life, I guess.
you just explained me to a T
@@me-fk3xy Hey, you might be an ISTP too! Once you find your type (the most probable anyways, I don't fully believe cognition to be as rigid) you can work to improve yourself and your quality of life, as well as those of the people that you love.
Very similar history as me. 👍
@@Skorpioome too as a divergent ENFJ. My social battery gets drained very quickly. I'd much prefer to be left to my own devices and concentrate on innovating via TiNi convergence in my own mind. I do have the ENFJ trait though of wanting to put these insights out to help/educate other people. Needless to say given the controversy of a lot of 'topics' I cover, these don't always go down too well but it's never meant in a way as to offend people (although I can if I'm being an utter b*tch). Anyway, this is a type I feel a lot of affinity with & a lot of admiration for. My best friend way back in the day was an ISTP & we had enough differences & similarities to make a great dynamic duo...it's a shame due to life circumstances that we drifted apart.
Finally a good healthy ISTP that doesn't get carried away by the stereotypes. I think people have a huge misconception of ISTPs, thinking of them as emotionless psychopaths that never randomly laugh or smile.
Great! I saw a case of an ISTP who thought he was an INTP, so this video is pretty useful. Thanks again, Harry!
Haha I can definitely relate to TiNi‘s more holistic or even metaphoric thinking.
Yesterday we were discussing postmodern culture with my friends and the discussion somehow came to Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate.
One of my friends said that “philosophers” like Joe Rogan are so desperately trying to open up people’s minds and educate them.
When I heard this I basically responded “well, calling Joe Rogan a philosopher is like calling Elisabeth Holmes a scientist”:D
I can definitely see why so many of us mistype as ENTP because we can often relate to the quick-witted stereotype:)
As I`ve also been typed by you I believe myself to be an ambiverted ISTP/ESTJ. However, observing my oppositional functions does bring me a littlebit closer to ISTP I think, than ESTJ. Especially because I have an ESTJ acquaintance that I can compare myself with. Both TiNi/TeNe are extremely activated for me but my oppositional is probably FeSe, rather than FiSi :)
I just want to say thank you as a istp i was constantly wondering wheather or not i am a istp and throughout the entire video i am far more confident in which catergory i fall into you really helped clear things up for me mate
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Your typing framework is second to none. You go above and beyond. This one was really insightful to my typing journey. It was like a confirmation and addition to the insights I got from your other videos. Especially that last part about TeNe potential. Made me see ISTP in a new light. Thank you and looking forward to more🙏.
I saw that official subtitles were starting to appear on old videos. I am French and automatic subtitles can sometimes be imprecise, while the CPT is too little known in France. Thank you Harry, I hope official subtitles will arrive soon on the newest videos. Your work is great and I would like to see it shared even further
At first I found your vids a bit esoteric and hard to understand, but you’re actually very informative with everything and seem to have a deep understanding of the topic!
Thank you for this!!! I'm so grateful to have more ISTP content. 😊
Honestly I'm just here to expose myself to the inner workings of this particular codec-dominant type. Their Ne blindspot is perhaps why I've "clicked" with so few of them, generally. I also see you've slowly but surely embracing the Aragorn aesthetic, hair-wise😂
Great video, as always!
I've also found this with some ISTPs & ISFPs albeit it would be an overgeneralisation to say all of them. I guess I'm talking about the more unhealthy tunnel visioned variants. Of course tunnel vision can be a good thing in the right context but again it depends what it's pertaining to.
@@AnyaAnnika67 definitely 🌿
As an ISTP I have to say great, great, great video. It would be good for the listeners if you could re-record this video and be closer to the microphone because it is hard to hear what you are saying. I know that's a lot to ask but with such great insights on the ISTP I think it should be done. You gained a sub.
Hi ya Harry, excellent descriptors for the ISTP. I couldn't help but picture a suave sax player when you spoke of them as a musician. I'm always awed at how the types differ, but are similar at the same time. Great job! Good to see you!
Great video! Love the new quick informative explanations they're very useful! A great addition to the channel! (the explanation of the difference between ST and NT styles of thought for example is very useful to me, I'll need to rethink which pairing is more conscious in me)
I remember in high school, even though I was considered very smart in any subject, it was difficult for me to express my thinking in detail and explain how I came up with the correct solution. This changed after university and having read tons of books, but even now in my early 30's I'm usually precise and explain things in detail, but sometimes it's hard to explain my thought process. Furthermore I had the tendency to jump into (correct) logical conclusions faster than I do now. Could this be an example of a TiNi thought process which changed over time due to external factors?
Yes you could have just developed Ti-Si; I know some ISTPs who are indeed more logically sequential than others & detail orientated despite their natural predisposition being towards holisticism. I'm a divergent TiNi ENFJ myself but I still have a heavy SiTi network but it takes me awhile to thoroughly explain my reasoning (a lot of rewriting etc).
Your insights resonate in me with a strong clarity, specifically with my ability to master the use of the external crafts.
Allow me to extend the understanding of the ISTP, I can as much use a hand tool to the same degree is i can use a "crew" of
workers, as I can a vehicle to accomplish goals. I don't like using people to do things for me, but i find paying a 10-year expert is a "free Class" to always perform the concept, catch a fish for a man and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life." I can learn things this easily by watching someone else do it. In my opinion after much study, nothing is special about me at all, the best thing I can do is do things for other people. Doing things only for myself has gotten really mundane.
Looking good Harry. Hope all is well in your rainy land. 🤙
Thanks man!
These videos are weirdly addictive... Can't wait to watch this
Sign 6: You are not Levi Ackerman from Attack the Titans
Ironically, in CPT, he is not an ISTP; instead, he is an ISTJ.
You’re videos are answering all of my questions in regards to my personality, this is very cohesive and refreshing. I absolutely love your content, thank you.
Well, i am pretty sensitive to how people persieve me and i am especially sensitive to negative social energies too
I felt very called out by this video 😅😅😅
But on a serious note, thank you for doing us justice.
It got me thinking about me (ISTP) discovering that my ISFP brother in law had some grand conspiracy theories that closely matched mine.
I’m glad you don’t underestimate those functions.
My ESFP fiancé is the same; something to do with Michelle Obama being a male or something far fetched? He's an extremely clever man as well but sometimes I'm just flabbergasted 😂
@@AnyaAnnika67 nice
I have been waiting, and searching, and hoping for this. Thank you very much for the information. Kindly submit it while wearing sunglasses in a darkened room so it will be easier to understand the first time through.
That was a compliment, in case you are wondering.
I think it would be helpful to add a video dedicated exclusively for the ambiverted types. Not even to explain every single one of the variants, but to flesh out the concept more.
C'mon mate, the sound quality is awful, please get a mic
Thank you for some great informative istp content! -this comment is from an istp
I think of Ti-Ni like taking all the high-energy light beams and stuffing them up the same rocket, thereby supercharging it. It's kind of messy and prone to causing explosions.
Yey finally ISTP! As an Infp, i usually vibe quite weill with Istps and we understand each other. It's kind of like my "little brother" type lol. This video was basically everything i thought about the type, given my CPT knowledge by so far. 🤍
I have a question, i hope one day you can do some comparison videos again? Such as ESFJ vs ENTP video. Also ESFP vs ESTP would be appreciated! While these two types are very different in many ways, i think people often find it hard to tell these two apart. As you know due to stereotypes, people might confuse i.e ESTPs Se-Fe with ESFPs supposed "SeFi" and vice versa - ESFPs Se-Te with ESTPs "SeTi"... in general i think the community would benefit from a learning more about Se convergents and how to distinguish them. That being said, i understand that it's a big task lol. Thank you as always ~
Ironically or perhaps not, my fiancé is an ESFP and we have an ESTP son. You're right the types are often confused I think on a surface level as the Se-Te convergent pairing of the ESFP isn't given enough credence but their Fi tends to be blindly obvious. I find that the Fi & Ti authority REALLY clash. I guess it's when we get into the nuance that we really start to discern the differences. I generally find ESTPs a lot more easy going & similar to ENTPs than ESFPs (of course that's my subjective opinion). Perhaps Im biased but as a divergent ENFJ I find ESTPs easier to live with on a day to day basis as I understand his convergent SeFe; he can come off as being deliberately logically pedantic & questioning of values to his father. Meanwhile I feel like piggy in the middle lol.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I can imagine that :)
I think i usually don't have a problem telling the two apart, at least when i observe the people over some time. But for the people who are discerning between the types based on stereotypes etc, i think it can be difficult. There are for example, many celebrities who i think are clearly ESTP or ENFJ who are voted as i.e ESFP on PD app (the bias towards Fi/Te axis also plays a part). I can totally see how Ti authority would clash with Fi authority, as from my observation (could be wrong) ESTPs tend to be more logically cautious in general, due to their Ti-Ni counstanly calculating inside their head. Also my dad is an ESFP so i know how individualistic they can be. It also doesn't help that ESTPs Ti or Fe isn't displayed in a way people usually think of.
Anyways, sorry for writing an essay lol, thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Hello Harry, I like your explanation in your video. And I am sorry, if my question is outside of the topic in this video. I have been watched your video, to decide your type by Dominant Function. I really can not understand about Ni-Fi dominant (INTJ). What is the meaning of "your internal dialog is calaeidoscopic"? (I'm sorry if i'm wrong). Is it mean, that you have very colorful or randomly imagination in your mind? And, also, you said in commentar, that, to know it, just find that the one who fix or enjoy to use (Im sorry again if Im wrong). What do you mean by that? Not all people can look to theirself well. It can be bias I think. And people can forget about their whole experience in their life.
Thank you. This video also great ✨
Didn't fully understand your words but a kaleidoscopic inner world tends to be fully of imagery and concepts that seem to rush forth into consciousness. I wouldn't say that's the most reliable tell of NiFi though.
I have been waiting for the ISTP video forever and it's finally here! Great video, as always 😊 Is there a way to distinguish between the INFJ and the ISTP, since they are both Ni-Ti convergent types and Fe-Se divergent?
I'd say TiNi types are more innovative whereas NiTi types are conceptualises; there's a kind of subtle nuance I notice between what Harry does & what I do as a divergent ENFJ (I lean into the divergent pairing thus rendering TiNi more convergent). Worth noting that the INFJ is an SeFe divergent type not FeSe like the ISTP so for the ISTP Se acts at the behest of an Fe agenda.
I echo the above comment - TiNi is codec dominant so has a greater urge for logical resolution and less patience for concept alonr
Hey Harry, glad to see you back! Is it possible that an ESTP relates a lot to an ISTP? How you described the function stacks seem very relatable to how ESTP operates.
Let's just say that I'm hoping for an ESTP vs ISTP comparison :D
I'd say the ESTP has a lot easier time with social interaction viewing it more as a playground with their Fe agency (I believe my son is an ESTP or ENTP). Of course there are many more differences but yeah a differentiation video would be really cool.
That Fe agency is definitely a big difference. I think it has also to do with growing up, so I may have become more of a divergent subtype which plays a huge role in relating a lot to the fluid TiNi interaction of an ISTP.
@@Nabsterious so true. I'm yet to see how my boy is differentiated yet due to his yet I'd be lying if I said I'd be made up if he was an Ni-Ti subtype; I have a feeling he'll lean in this direction due to his mother if epigenetic & genetic factors count for something. Can I ask how were you as a child? My son is very caught up in arguing with people re logical inconsistency which causes a few issues with Fi authority types.
@@AnyaAnnika67 back then I was way more sociable and approval-seeking to a level that people thought I had ADHD with my goofball tendencies. It was never quiet inside the house. I was pretty much liked by many acquintances, because I kinda knew how to adapt to them. However, sometimes I came off as a bit aggressive/abrasive towards others and competitive too. The latter became more obvious through my teenage years and I became way more future-oriented as a result.
Great suggestion!
Finally found my type, Thank you!!
I would say the reverse engineering of intuitive leaps for TiNi of an ISTP is a lot easier than NiTi of an INFJ, due to still being a lot more concrete with Se.
I'd agree with that re with a slight caveat; I'm a divergent ENFJ (TiNi subtype) so the Se authority doesn't quite apply here. Yes I'm being pedantic 😊😅
True. With that Te dip, they have a more mechanistic approach to correctness. While INFJs usually like to keep things more open-ended and ambiguous from that Te blindspot. Like who knows?! 🤷♂️
Could you please do a video on INTP subtypes
The mic quality is a little harsh to the ear
I consider myself ENTP. But now I need to figure out if my lone wolf character and my Ne- Ti dominance could also be an Ti- Ni instead. Also ESTP is a little bit relatable. A direct comparison between ISTP vs. ENTP would be a chance to me to reflect more on the differencies.
Hi Harry Emma here. I hate to put a negative spin on the ISTP as the vast majority I know are very kind individuals but how would you hypothesise an unhealthy ISTP with a very sensitive FeSe- to behave? Of course behaviour & cognition are only loosely correlated but a window into such a persons psyche would be illuminating. I had the unfortunate experience of being stalked by one for over a year; all bravado that he was in control but I sensed a very lonely person with a very fragile ego underneath the lone wolf persona. Of course I don't want to detract from the awesome cognition of those of a more healthy disposition. I indeed related to some of this as a divergent ENFJ (re TiNi convergence). As always stella content; I hope your enjoying a well earned break from your studies 😊
Emma, I just wanted to say that as I've been scrolling through the comments I find yours to be so enlightening. So giving of you to share your insight to others' questions. I appreciate it! Heather (enfj)
@@WannabeBetteragreed ❤
Awww thank you so much. You're typical ENFJ giving advice whether it's asked for or not; it's always from a good place though ☺️
Hi Emma, you might remember me from the Facebook group. As an ISTP, I sense my Fe as more sensitive the more I am uncomfortable in a social environment and while I try to keep on that TeNe nonchalant mask what I truly want to do is to literally run away from that situation or to make myself completely invisible so that people don’t see trough my sensitivity. I don’t think an ISTP would stalk someone out of Fe sensitivity. Why would I relentlessly keep on trying to create such high level Fese experiences for myself during the time of a year if Fe sensitivity doesn’t even let me have the necessary confidence and courage to befriend people normally ? Your ISTP stalker isn’t Fe sensitive. It might very well be the contrary as he is most probably an Fe comfortable divergent subtype. That would also entail high Te expression and by natural consequence means a detrimental lack of Fi development which has led him to shamelessly stalk you and probably to idolize you to make up for it.
@@ferdinandambroise-rousseau2743 hi lovely, of course I remember you. You know what, FeSe divergent subtype might actually make a lot of sense here given that he must have been utilising this pairing for prolonged periods. Thanks so much; whilst I don't want him to occupy a free rent room in my mind it certainly clarifies a few things. I'm so glad I've met ISTPs who aren't like this & of course any type is capable of being a stalker.
Hey just found your channel and I think the video is really great.
Nevertheless you should check your audio, the white noise made it pretty hard to understand you and I had to repeat some parts of the video until I understood you.
Okay okay so what type would Sauron be? ....... you brought it up, not me.
I'm not playing to stereotypes here but I believe he would be an ENTJ with a not so well integrated Fi 😂
I believe everyone needs to learn the theoretical fundamentals of a given subject first, before confindently appliying them practically into reality...
What then is the differnce of the ISTP in comparison to for example the ENFP (who takes NE-TE appliance or organisation of things in their stride) in their style if you will, of doing the above mentoned procedure?
Yup, just as I've already knew. I am an ISTP. And yeah, was mistyped as an ENTP.
good video……But can you add subtitles? This is not a friendly place for visitors from China😂，totally can not understand
I keep getting INTP in tests but I saw your INTP video and most of it was right, but some parts of it were off and I couldn't put my finger on it.
Fine. I started listening for the second go round and now I have to see if I can find Gran Torino anywhere to watch
Can you do ES_J signs or not?
This is unrelated to this particular video, it's just something I've noticed within myself that I'd like an opinion on
I'm diagnosed with both autism and adhd, and I'm finding myself torn between whether I'm an INFJ, ENFJ, or ISFJ. As you can see, I'm mostly getting thrown off by the perceiving functions.
I've seen your videos about them, however I'm finding myself relating to both.
Autism and ADHD both deeply effect the internal world- in fact many descriptions of Ne sound just like ADHD, and many descriptions of other types remind me of characteristics commonly occurring in autism.
Do you think people on the spectrum may be more difficult to type due to our brains *literally* being too different? How do you think neurodivergence effects one's type, if at all?
Ps I do think there's some correlation with Ni and autism and Si with autism albeit opposite ends of the spectrum; it just shows what a heterogeneous 'condition' it is. Also re adhd my son is an ESTP & also on the adhd pathway; I think the proclivity to constantly being in the moment & adjunctive hyperfocus re Se can indeed predispose someone to displaying adhd like 'symptoms'. It's curious as to whether they are synonymous or not - ie whether there's a cultural component going on here.
@@AnyaAnnika67 I have a fairly difficult time being in the moment, although maybe im just average and I'm just overestimating how "in the moment" other people really are
your input is really interesting, could you elaborate on your view of Ni and Si and autism?
No matter how many stupid tests I take, I get ISTJ... nopw
Hey Harry I have a question, following these videos, are we supposed to cross over every sign that you counted to properly identify with a type - or is it possible for us to still relate to one or two signs showing 'we are not' and identify with that type in your opinion?
I know you frequently mention 'you are unlikely' which indicates flexibility but I wanted to hear what you think in terms of having crossovers in terms of self-relating between some things that you said in multiple types
It's all about which type ticks the most boxes. Some types are more similar than others so you can relate to more than one type and of course, there's also the possibility of being an ambiverted type.
@@brobdingnagian Yes I've found out about the subtypes recently actually and that cleared things out for me thank you. I think the subtypes can also actually be related to enneagram dynamics. For instance ENTP 5w4 being either more divergent or ambivert subtype etc
So you think Elon Musk is Istp? I wanna know what you type of other famous people. Considering that Elon Musk is commonly typed as Intj, Entj, and even Intp to some degree.
Thank you
Ps me again. I'm in gratitude for network theory otherwise I would've been torn between ISTP & ENFJ as by watching the videos and studying the theory I relate to both types. A divergent ENFJ certainly makes sense. Do you think divergent ENFJs can be just as innovative as ISTPs? I'm glad I'm not loosing this ability now I'm back to a more default subtype
I always watch your videos with pleasure Harry, you're the only typological channel left that I watch because of the both accuracy, depth and always new information and bits about functions that I can feed myself with. But for the love of God, please do get a working microphone.
Oh and btw Frank Zappa is another example of a very intelligent ISTP often mistaken for an ENTP, even by me for a long time. To the point of ridiculousness when his lone, cool guy persona just manifests the exact way, that's been described.
Thank you!
I actually lost the audio file to this video so had to touch up camera mic audio, still wasn't great
@@CognitivePersonality I see, shit happens, thanks for explanation, waiting already for a new video :)
Is elon musk an istp??
Yes he is at least I think so as do many others
I noticed that part about ISTP musicians at the end of the FeSe section. There's a lot of speculation as to what type Jimmy Page is and one consensus is ISTP. Does anyone happen to know if this is correct?
Not sure about that one but it seems possible in this case
I've suspected Jim Morrison to be an ISTP as well, the Se-authority sticks out like a sore thumb for him to not be an ISP. Including plenty of TiNi insights.
That's interesting. I always considered him to be an Fi Dom. Harry talks about how INFP's can have well developed Ni-Ti insights through their Fi, so could be that as well.@@RainbowRoadCrashTest
I’ve looked through your vids, but I can’t find a vid comparing INFJ V ISTP. Have you done one, and I just cou😢find it?
Check my ISTP ISFP INFJ INTJ comparison!
@@CognitivePersonality thanks for the pointer!
What is the type of the owner of the channel?
INFJ
Can you do one of these but signs you ARE an istp
Intuition is broad perception? Wisdom is typically associated with habitual awareness of the big picture, does that mean dominant introverted intuitive pairings are wiser?
I enjoy reverse-engineering my broad statements and listening to the myriad of ideas people have of me. I don't think I'm hypersensitive, but I am sensitive, in fact. When I watch socially dynamic content, such as anime, my emotions go up and down so hard it's draining, and I prefer to detach.
I wonder what type do you think diogenes is?
Don't let me speak for Harry, here, but it's my understanding that yes, introverted intuition dominant types are often considered to come off wise.
Infjs have Ni connected to the auxiliary convergent Ti, meaning they (like the ISTP) are going to be more directly aware of objective, broad patterns, whereas Intjs are going to be more inclined towards a fluent understanding of the broad patterns that make themselves up; their goals and emotions and values.
It is however worth noting that wisdom can also be colloquially understood and associated with Enxjs, whose Ni falls in their divergent auxiliary, meaning they're going to be more cautious and reserved owing to the connections they draw.
@@Caleb-zl4wk I can see how ENXJ may come across as wise, but I don't think they are as likely to voice their insights. Maybe selling them in a course.
When you internalize that Intuition is a broad perception, and Sensing is a narrow perception. The more sense it makes. Intuition is considering multiple datum at once, to the point where it loses depth and precision, becoming more vague and abstract as a result. And of course, Sensing is the complete opposite of this.
@@sugarcravings1797 I'm sure there's plenty of ENJs that become the wise sages as they become. Sure more Se-heavy ENJs may not come across as that. But I'm sure any type can, without honing onto any stereotypes. Life is full of surprises they say.
@sugarcravings1797 I'm not trying to say that they would come off wise, per se, but they would have the virtue that would culturally be called wisdom. They have the ability to detect potential connections and similarities between various pieces of information, even if they might seem at first entirely unrelated, and if one of those things could be dangerous they will consider what it could say about the other. This would impact their decision-making process, and lend to them an aura of generally seeming to know where & where not to go with things.
Poor Elon, he's an INTJ ILE 7w8 so/sp ET(N) ITN-Sf. He's a typological rainbow.
He's definitely an ISTP in my humble opinion; I don't see Ni-Fi convergence anywhere in this dude really.
Socionics and observable logic show ALL SPs lead with sensory perceiving. Just as ALL SJs lead with judging.
Which means ISTPs (SLI) lead with correctly defined SiTe = Si sensory Te pragmatism.
From guitars to psuedo science. Big L
Anyone can play guitar, nobody else comes close on this shit.
@lizzye7821 not everyone can play to the technical and creative level he was.
And literally anyone can learn as much psuedo-science BS as he's spouting here
@@Remixersoloman Ah well I'm not a musician so I'll take your word for the first point, but you'll have to put your money where your mouth is for the second.
Warranted it's highly abstract but to denounce it as pseudo scientific I think not...you've heard Harry is studying cognition at a world class university haven't you? I doubt Edinburgh would be endorsing pseudo science.
@@Remixersoloman I visited so much different channels from people who speak about that cog functions. Besides Nathan of Love Who or Frank James or even Objective Personality, Harry delivers a system that is the best out there. That jungian functions might be pseudo scientific. But underlying it with cognitive science and making it into a System, is fine Art! And I can remember that Harry once said, he was about to publish his theory and deliver it in the most professional way with scientific evidence. And therefore one might need a degree, cause of the knowledge and the reputation based on how our society works. So Harry's channel is still the best place for typing your self and others through incredible insights.
Thank you very much for you're effort and this briliant channel! i learned a lot about my INTP type here! and not only! first time i saw you're video a year ago.
I wish you would upload videos in 4k in the future.. kinda sad to watch you in full hd quality that is pixeled on a 4k 65inch Tv from 5.5-6feet distance!
I know it isn't efficient probably.. and most people don't see it as a problem.. but if its possible without draining you're resources too much it could be great!
Well, anyway its not a reason for me to stop watch you're content on my Tv even in low quality!
🖤🙏🤍