Traps for INTPs

These are some of the traps that i've fallen into as an INTP. Some of the traps include being distant socially, being negative and cynical, having a superiority complex, social rebellion, and dressing inappropriately.

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[Moyin324]

amazing...just realized that I'm an INTP. One bad aspect of it is that when someone says something to me that I view as an insult (even if they meant it as a joke), I immediately retort with an insult and offend them. It's gotten to the point where I have to create a conversation in my head before I speak so I don't offend anyone. This of course leads to me not saying anything at all because by the time I've decided what to say, the conversation has shifted. It's an awful feeling to have...

[Karch101]

@Moyin324 i see. i'm sure you tried a lot to fix the problem. There's probably more to the story like being made fun of as a kid or something. it's a useful skill to know how to bullshit with people. i think you should just put some energy into building up self assurance so that what people say doesn't affect you. You shouldnt have to remain quiet. You can act out your behavior and alter it as you like with practice. good luck.

[zanebrant]

Oh, and fuck assimilating into society. Mainstream culture is idiotic

[Karch101]

@zanebrant i think what we're witnessing is people having gone insane from their own creation. Most of us have lost touch with what we really are.

[zanebrant]

@Karch101 Indeed. People try to create meaning for life by inventing all sorts of things- when in reality we must look into ourselves for that. I feel like society is at a point of serious growing pains. We now have almost all the abundance we could need, because of the massive advances in technology in recent years, and we're at an awkward time in which the next step isn't as clear as it always has been (produce more food, stop injustice, develop government etc.)

[Karch101]

@zanebrant It's definitely a very bizarre time

[extemann]

@zanebrant

Agree also with the memory. I remember where people live and have lived, their career path, who they like etc. etc..(very good memory actually)..but then its, "What was your name again?" Pretty sad.

People think you don't care about them if you don't remember their name even though you remember them as a specific, unique individual person.

[zanebrant]

Totally agree with the memory thing. Thought I was alone. I forget peoples names, places, movies etc., but am energized whenever a deeper, more relate-able topic emerges.

[MyStuff774]

@Karch101 Not really, my social life is ok. Sadly I grew up in a place were the only thing that interests people is TV shows and Sports. I like science, math and physics.

[Karch101]

@MyStuff774 cool. i hear what you're saying. Are you struggling?