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I think you have a brilliant point about culture. Math and philosophy aren't that different in principle from demographic-specific adaptations existent in human cultures. They are ways of addressing the human impetus to understand what reality is. These intellectual methods aren't instinct, but...

Don't know if this applies to you, JennaB, but from what I've observed of myself and other INTPs we tend to thrive in creative careers. My partner (also INTP) and I are digital artists/web designers. It may not seem like it, but commercial art projects involve a lot of strategical planning...

@Auburn - I think this is a great topic to bring to the table again, since so little discussion was had on it before. I know there was another thread posted about it, but I think it may be advantageous to start with a fresh analysis of the resource you have posted here rather than referencing...

What is a human being defined by? I don't think that we possess anything entirely unique from the rest of the animal kingdom - not intelligence, emotion, nor creativity. I think that, as Coolydudey alluded, a human mind is just a more complex version of what exists in other species. Other...

There are benefits and drawbacks to a close INTP-INTP relationship. One benefit is a general commonality in lifestyle due to both having the same type of introverted nature. In my experience, there's also interesting conversations and shared likes/interests/goals as well, which can be fun and...

I really like this place: http://www.sciencechatforum.com/ There are many different topics, and a lot of the members seem to know what they're talking about (i.e. there are scientists posting in the science forum, and philosophy majors in the philosophy forum..)

I can relate so much to what you say here. I've found throughout my life that one thing that motivates me most is what I've referred to as self-perfection. In reality, changing one's self isn't all about becoming the things you wish to be, it means first facing and overcoming the things that...

Christmas as it exits in this culture at this time doesn't really interest me. The only reason I participate at all is because some of my family members would be disappointed if I didn't >.> I think the pagan origins of the holiday are interesting to study, though. The particulars of how...

The way I conceive of the world at this point is that particles are essentially waves in the fabric of space which are wound up within themselves. Each of these waves is moving at the speed of light (the maximum speed at which space oscillates) in a loop. A photon moves forward at lightspeed...

Hi wilsonwatson, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply to the topic redbaron and I were debating about :) It's good to see someone formally educated in science taking interest in this thread. I'm curious about what you're saying here.. It sounds like you're indicating that light is...

There's no reason to get emotional, this is a rational debate after all. If you have a valid example of a scientific observation of matter moving faster than the speed of light, then by all means please share it ^^ I consistently read a lot of scientific papers, especially about new research...

The speed of light is the fastest speed at which matter can travel, according to calculations within relativity. A particle traveling at speed would have zero mass, therefore light-speed is the point at which matter transforms into pure momentum. If something were to travel faster than...

Yes, I agree that there is a difference between the perception of external and internal stimuli, and that it has a lot to do with complexity.. However, what I am attempting to point out in my explanation is that the *general* experience of things such as god is just about as widely shared as the...

It is confounding at times to differentiate between a phenomenon and our human perception of a phenomenon.. this, I think, is inevitable. Our perception of time is indeed quite relative to us, the observers. But, if we did not exist to observe the universe, would what we're calling time still...

This is quite intriguing :D IBM has been advancing its progress with neuromorphic processing: http://www.wired.com/2014/08/ibm-unveils-a-brain-like-chip-with-4000-processor-cores/

*sigh* .. looks like I've killed my own thread >.< There are so many interesting comments I was hoping to discuss though. Perhaps I'll just post my replies to them now.. since the discussion seems to have died :( @scorpionmover It seems you were thinking along the same lines as I was about the...

Something about INTPs.. we don't like talking about ourselves as we exist in physical reality o.o But, since it seems to be for art, I'll describe what I know of the basics. I think perhaps the best way to get into the character of an INTP would be to live like one for a while and practice the...

I can relate with so much of what you say here. The human world is a threatening place, isn't it? Resonance is a scarce and precious thing, but it is tied up with all the potential misunderstanding and hurt that comes with each human being. We are such ironic creatures, seeking for meaningful...

(Sorry it took me so long to revisit this thread. I think i've managed to articulate my thoughts in a much clearer form.. so here's the original point I was going to make!) There seems to be some confusion in the discussion so far about the definition of "empiricism". So, to quote from...

Complete understanding of a phenomenon, and therefore the capability to efficiently navigate it.

Thought this was interesting.. could this be the first step toward Star Trek's replicators? o.o http://www.gizmag.com/reimagine-food-3d-dinner/32910/

The way I see it, different religions represent different attempts to describe the unconscious mind (the psychology of the structures underlying the neocortex) and the perception of its seemingly acausal influence over our lives as humans. The spiritual realm is synonymous with the...

Just found an article about Germany's advancement with solar power. I think they're approaching it in an intelligent way. Germany can now produce half it's energy from Solar

Procrastination! XD er.. Actually, from what I've seen/experienced, Ti dominants in general seem to be naturally adept at being aware of inconsistencies and logical incongruences. I think that's why INTPs are often noted for being grammar sharks, language is a system with a specific logic to...

Reading through the discussion so far, I wanted to add to a couple of the concepts presented: 1. On the question about homosexuality.. As far as I've studied, there has been no observed case of a male with an Animus nor a female with an Anima - the physics of psychology seem to dictate that...

yus ^^ With that type of processing power and the right data, we may even be able to successfully simulate the origin of life.. or perhaps even simulate the details of our astronomical observations keenly enough to predict what caused the Big Bang o.o (damn.. letting my optimism run away with...

This is exciting.. HP apparently has what they think is the next stage of evolution in computer technology, called The Machine (sounds ominous o.o) New Type Of Computer Capable Of Calculating 640TBs Of Data In One Billionth Of A Second, Could Revolutionize Computing

So you do that too..? I don't usually think to buy glass, especially since it's so expensive. But whenever I run across something cobalt, I at least strongly entertain the notion of getting it. I also share your affinity for hues of clothing (you've got good taste imo). (seems like we resonate...

I love the color of cobalt blue glass: I wonder.. what is it about color that evokes emotions so instantaneously?.. perhaps it's that the visual cortex is part of the mammalian brain, and therefore more closely tied to the senses of the limbic system? *ponders*

This is a very fascinating topic ^^ What you've described above about Shinji's perception of women does indeed say something specific about his psychology. Jung wrote of the different evolutions of the Anima as they are outlined here: (full article here...

^ I think you have an important point here. It's true, most of the discussion on here seems to be about social drama or people's psychological or relational issues. The most prolific posters tend to be those with emotional issues. It doesn't foster the "intellectual" environment that seems to...

^ thanks for the awesome link ^^ *prints out and puts on wall*

^ what @EyeSeeCold said. I did try a polyamorous set of relationships once and found that I can't handle that much attention (nor the fits of jealousy that inevitably break out between partners) XP I've concluded that I happen to be intrinsically monogamous, partly due to my introversion, I...

I do agree with what you've said here. Although, for someone who is aware of the contrived and transient nature of love, a relationship would probably take a somewhat different form than what's thought of as traditional "romance". Deciding to have an experience with another person just for the...

You Are a Retrospective Soul The most misunderstood of all the soul signs. Sometimes even you have difficulty seeing yourself as who you are. You are intense and desire perfection in every facet of your life. You're best described as extremely idealistic, hardworking, and a survivor. Great...

A few things struck me in what you've said here: I think, from what you've written here, it's possible that you've grown past the capability to fall in love. It is a highly subjective and subconscious phenomenon that I do believe can be outgrown as a person experiences the disillusionment of...

Yes, I think you're correct that I need to specify that my definition only applies to certain things. In the example, the familial archetypes are noted. While technically a place or thing can be loved, I believe the clearest example of the phenomenon of love is that which occurs between two...

So many possible implications for this new method: http://www.iflscience.com/physics/researchers-detect-photons-without-inflicting-damage

So.. I've been contemplating this topic to a deeper level, and think that the first definition I presented was grossly incomplete >.> I've come to a new definition that seems to be more cohesive, and I'm curious as to what you guys might think of it?

Becoming hyper-aware (capable of capturing every detail of each atom in a system at the same time as being able to comprehend the system as a whole). And then extending my conscious awareness to the entire universe and self-actualizing o.o Imagine, being able to introspect into the depths of a...

^ this. @OP: If you decide to have children, make sure it's something you really want to do, taking into consideration all of the effort it will entail. Children can be interesting. Their psychology represents the purest form of the subconscious - what we all consist of at the foundations of...

nice :D I'm an INTP. A stereotypically over-contemplative, head-in-the-clouds theoretical, possibility-focused, detail-oriented, grammar shark, socially awkward, introspective.. and everything else you hear on the internets INTP.

Intelligence He would be a super-intelligence capable of answering any question to an extreme level of granularity. His main motivation would be comprehending the complete phenomenon of this universe, and if possible, what's beyond it.. Personality I think it would have a pleasant male voice...

Are you speaking of the formal definition for technorealism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technorealism) or have you assigned your own description to the term?

http://www.richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2014/5/13/world-s-largest-solar-array-set-to-crank-out-290-megawatts-of-sunshine-power?category=Science# This is a lot like the projects going on in Australia, but BIGGER :D This could be the beginning of pure solar for the US (at least I hope so!)

The truth is.. I would likely not be alive at this point if I had remained unaware of my MBTI type and what it means in a practical sense >.> It served as an explanation for why my behavior and thoughts were so different from those around me, and therefore helped me to build enough self...

I think that a lot of members don't feel like they fit in here, especially those who arrived after 2009. It seems like there is a certain language that was developed in the first-generation here, and many of the serious conversations had today are in that language. If you don't speak the...

That may be so.. but with the same sort of logic, communism turns people lazy and kills productivity, then considers the rise of neurotic dictators who rule over the helpless, unorganized population as an inevitability of human nature. (imo, it seems that both of these phenomena are a result of...

Entirely agree with your notion. Some of the material in the articles you've posted reminds me of Jung's writings on child psychology. He posits that we're born with a place in our psychology that can only properly develop when there is a father figure present. I think, if we were to become a...