INTP Inner World

[Dewdrop]

I've got this crazy place inside my head, and i know that that's something that's going to happen, being an INTP, but what I want to know is; what does your inner world look like?

 

[TriflinThomas]

What do you mean by "place" and how do you know it's going to happen?

 

[shortbuss]

My inner world is just like Charlie in the scene before Dennis comes in, lol.

http://youtu.be/TzaVd6zl2bA

 

[intpz]

...inner world? It kinda puts the idea of Perfect World to my head when I hear that, which is... odd? I guess I didn't get you.

 

[Cheeseumpuffs]

Complete blackness with fireworks going off everywhere.

 

[Architect]

The INTP inner world - Ti, evolves over life. Read this excellent INTP profile

Personality Junkie

 

[Brontosaurie]

my inner world is dying and being replaced by a set of moral principles

here's a nice track about the perfect world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_VnxsikHXo

 

[Wasp]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/gorta/INTP32.jpg

 

[Vladimir]

My inner world frequently changes based on what intrigues by the day. But for the most part, it involves me being a super intelligent and powerful guy who is known to be a part of some elite group of people who rule the world behind the presidents/kings. That's what it is now, anyway. It also involves abilities, but that's because I've been playing League of Legends.

 

[hablahdoo]

My "inner world" is a deep understanding of the world around me through words, that takes time to navigate. I use the visual medium as an extension of it that I only apply to specific problems, rarely does it come up with anything clever or new. Which makes this

My inner world frequently changes based on what intrigues by the day. But for the most part, it involves me being a super intelligent and powerful guy who is known to be a part of some elite group of people who rule the world behind the presidents/kings. That's what it is now, anyway. It also involves abilities, but that's because I've been playing League of Legends.

Very interesting to read.

 

[intpz]

I don't think there is a constant inner world, nor there should be. I imagine and think about stuff that is important at the moment, for decision making, delightful movie, conversation, whatever.

 

[Vladimir]

My "inner world" is a deep understanding of the world around me through words, that takes time to navigate. I use the visual medium as an extension of it that I only apply to specific problems, rarely does it come up with anything clever or new. Which makes this

Very interesting to read.

Hehe maybe I've mistaken my imagination as my inner world. It is in a sense, however, another world, and it's inside me... so it is an inner world. Right? The people there are people who actually exist, yet they are convoluted to fit my tastes and standards.

Your world sounds like a conglomeration of both the external world and the internal one. I don't think you can kill it an "Inner world." But you know it better than I do.

 

[Paradox42]

What kind of inner world are we talking about? The world(s) created by imagination or the one our minds live in?


My imaginary inner world is an infinite multiverse where all possibilities exist in some universe somewhere. All stories I have ever imagined into being have been inserted into this multiverse (make crossovers possible ). it a lot of fun to go back through the places and events (most times making adjustments to the stories). A few times I have thought of trying to write my multiverse out in a wiki or similar, but can’t get motivated enough to get started.


The inner world where I live is a vast endless darkness. Anything with virtual substance is well lit and visible. It is as if about 5-10meters away from my disembodied mind there is a black fog that obscures everything beyond. When I start to recall memories of places, the fog opens up and I can see the place through the opening. I then move into the place to remember. This all happens very quickly though so is almost missed. Other visual things I think about usually just appear in the space inside the fog where I can observe/manipulate them. The only disappointing thing about all of this is that my mind’s eye needs glasses. Nothing I can remember or imaging into being is very clear. It is all a little blurry, and things tend not to stay put but try to slip away into the fog if I don’t concentrate.

 

[Da Blob]

The world of dreams, the astral plane, the 5th Dimension...?


Here's a old thread somewhat relevant (?)

SO WHAT TYPE IS THE INTP'S "INNER CHILD"?

http://intpforum.com/showthread.php?t=1708

 

[hablahdoo]

Your world sounds like a conglomeration of both the external world and the internal one. I don't think you can kill it an "Inner world." But you know it better than I do.

Good point. Firstly I am assuming the division between the two "worlds" is how readily expressible the thought is. For some (yourself?) this division may coincide with the division between visual and verbal thought, allowing you to clearly distinguish between the two worlds.

In my world both the internal and external are both verbal, so you're right it's one conglomeration. That said the internal portion is huge. I shuffle through words in a fog matching them together until they fit right, probably similar to how predominantly visual thinkers do it. I do that until I eventually stumble upon something coherent. It's reflected in the way I write too. I start with an unclear mess that that I rearrange and rewrite for a while until it makes sense.

You can imagine how bad I am in realtime conversation

 

[Vladimir]

Good point. Firstly I am assuming the division between the two "worlds" is how readily expressible the thought is. For some (yourself?) this division may coincide with the division between visual and verbal thought, allowing you to clearly distinguish between the two worlds.

In my world both the internal and external are both verbal, so you're right it's one conglomeration. That said the internal portion is huge. I shuffle through words in a fog matching them together until they fit right, probably similar to how predominantly visual thinkers do it. I do that until I eventually stumble upon something coherent. It's reflected in the way I write too. I start with an unclear mess that that I rearrange and rewrite for a while until it makes sense.

You can imagine how bad I am in realtime conversation

Haha I know what you mean with choosing the right words. I always choose the words that get the meaning I'm trying to create across as accurately as possible. It's the same with writing, and as a result I sometimes spend like ten minutes on one phrase or sentence (complex sentences.) This is also why when someone asks me a very personal and serious question, I can't answer them. I only recently realized that I need to ask for time to think instead of just gaping at the one who asked.

As for the world--my inner and external worlds are both verbally and visually living, and they both play off of each other, yet I keep them distinct and they never mix unless I talk to someone about the imagination or answer one of those strange questions. Basically, the two worlds influence one another, but I never confuse or mistake them to be what they are not. A purely verbal inner world seems kind of dull to me lol

 

[hablahdoo]

A purely verbal inner world seems kind of dull to me lol

I know right? I was exploring the difference between visual and auditory thought last night. I decided visuals are awesome.

I ask you this: What are the building blocks of the word "potato"? Just some weird noises. Po tay to. Doesn't seem to hold much meaning in itself.

What are the building blocks of the visual of a potato? There's much more involved. It's brown, round and lumpy with dark spots, inside it's white and wet. Because a lot of other things are brown or round I can traverse between visual ideas that way. Or I could construct something new from these building blocks of visuals.

From this understanding words themselves mean nothing, while visuals themselves hold meaningful information.

 

[intpz]

If you're looking for a real-life mate on the internet, it's a good introductory tool, however you should exchange pictures. I doubt that there's someone who truly doesn't give a shit how his partner looks like. There are people who pretend not to, however.