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Carefree and farsighted
¶
Carefree
/
Farsighted
, also called
Incidental
/
Cautious
, is one of the 15
Reinin dichotomies
.
Carefree and farsighted types
¶
Carefree types are
SEI
,
ILE
,
LSI
,
EIE
,
ESI
,
LIE
,
SLI
,
IEE
Farsighted types are
LII
,
ESE
,
IEI
,
SLE
,
ILI
,
SEE
,
EII
,
LSE
Using the
four-letter code
: carefree types are EN or IS, farsighted types are ES or IN.
Typical characteristics
¶
Carefree types
¶
Inclined to solve problems by primarily using that information which
is ‘at hand’. Accordingly, their solutions are likely to be
particular to that situation.
The search for the solution is implied in the answer.
You cannot prepare for everything.
Farsighted types
¶
Inclined to solve problems by primarily using that information which
they possess through knowledge and experience. Accordingly, their
solutions are likely to be of a general nature.
The search for the solution is explicit in the answer.
It is best to prepare in advance.
Extended characteristics
¶
Taken from
2003 study of Reinin traits <reinin_study>
.
Carefree
¶
Careless types are inclined to solve a problem and search for a
solution using only that information which is accessible to them in
that given situation (for example, under the conditions of a given
task). Therefore, careless types for each new task make a new
“algorithm” to fit the given task.
In giving their answer to the problem posed, the context of searching
for the answer and solving the problem (the preparation stage,
collection of information, past experience, and so on) is not
mentioned, but rather it is silently “implied”.
When speaking, careless types often use the word “anticipate” as a
general concept; usually they mean that it is “needed”, “it would be
good” or that “it is “impossible” to “anticipate everything”.
Farsighted
¶
When solving problems farsighted types “scoop” the information from a
wide “pool” of their experiences (when considering a question, they
are inclined to refer to the entirely of their experience and
knowledge in an attempt to find an answer). Farsighted types are
inclined to use already prepared, accumulated methods (algorithms)
for solving problems.
When answering a question posed, they cover a wide context: they
mention the preliminary stage of their search for the answer, the
circumstance surrounding this search, the information that was
available.
When speaking, farsighted type rarely use the word “anticipate” as a
general concept, but when they describe some actions or plans they
demonstrate this concept through concrete examples (they give
examples of how something could be anticipated).
Examples:
On a topic: how will you prepare for a vacation and how will you spend
it.
Carefree:
“I try to make do with the minimum amount of “stuff” so I
won’t have a lot of baggage. You cannot prepare for everything” “I will
for sure forget something. I’ll pack some clothing, an umbrella, books,
maps, a camera, medicine. I will for sure bring books; entertainment
will be found as I go along, a lot of things I’ll find out there” “I
bring along a minimum of what I need in order to have a good time.
Personal hygiene items, medicines, some clothing which is necessary.
Common entertainment can’t be foreseen” “Things in bare minimum. I’ll
buy adequate footwear, a new bathing suit, plan some trips and
excursions” “One tries to anticipate every situation that could happen.
But I cannot prepare for everything that might be needed there”
“Clothing and medicine and other stuff that is necessary to cover “weak
spots”. With leisure and entertainment I’ll see on the spot… Certain
things are assumed by default”.
Farsighted:
“Two things I’ll bring for sure: a bathing suit and a
camera. You can’t always be certain what things will be there, so it’s
better to prepare in advanceor it will be like my first trip to Italy
when I brought along a hair dryer and an iron when the hotel there
could’ve provide me with each… Nonetheless I’ll need batteries and
film for the camera, which can be prepared beforehand” “A trip is a
trip, not the first time for me. The familiar activity, I know what I
need to bring. It is needed to learn at least a little bit of the local
language. A lot of time will go into trying to obtain information”
“Before departure I always pay my bills so that when I come back there
will be no “nasty” surprises awaiting me… I first find out what the
weather there will be like. It is better to buy all the necessities
beforehand, because going shopping on a trip is an unproductive
expenditure of time that should go into leisure activities” “It is
necessary to get a passport with a visa and insurance. To decide what to
do with the cat” “The tour agency is responsible for many things, should
provide me with information. If not, I will look for additional cultural
information… I’ve worked out a habit, a set of items that I should
bring along” “If it’s a coat, then it must be sown by a tailor” “Why?”
“Well I presume…” (pause).” : “These buttons are same as on the remote
control that I have at home, it won’t change the channel” : “Let me take
a look at it” : “Why attempt this in vain?”
Theoretical properties of carefree and farsighted types
¶
Carefree/farsighted corresponds with the
evaluatory
/
situational
dichotomy for
irrational
information elements
.
The carefree types have evaluatory
and
situational
.
The farsighted types have evaluatory
and situational
.
Type
dichotomies
¶
Rationality and irrationality
Extraversion and introversion
Sensing and intuition
Ethics and logic
Static and dynamic
Process and result
Positivist and negativist
Asking and declaring
Constructivist and emotivist
Carefree and farsighted
Yielding and obstinate
Tactical and strategic
Merry and serious
Judicious and decisive
Asking and declaring