'Appreciating nature (gardens, sunsets, stars) every once in a while.   Frequenting bookstores and cafes, often for some tete-a-tete.   And with present preoccupations in brackets...  -Music...|||More intellectual honesty and the end of identity politics would be nice. This sort of package deal politics in which several unrelated positions are presented as a bundle - take it or leave it - is...|||T0SKA, please - thank you!|||I was only going off your comment about not being well-versed in the contemporary literature. Alternatives, ranging from Wikipedia articles to encyclopedia entries seldom ooze profundity, so of...|||This saddens me. It is one thing to not be interested in philosophy, but if you are not up to date with the literature, how do you know we have not seen anything groundbreaking of late? This is not a...|||That does not really address my point. There may be some truth to your claims about moral inconsistency, and employing moral language in the name of expediency, but this is largely a separate issue...|||Are you arguing that, given the state of human moralizing, emotivism or something similar is true? If so, I disagree.   Let us assume that your observations of people track reality. This settles...|||I do not share that impression. Outside of academia, perhaps (doubtful). Inside of academia, the work of such figures as A. J. Ayer, R. M. Hare, and Simon Blackburn (not all of whom are nihilists)...|||All variations of non-cognitivism in metaethics - emotivism, prescriptivism, expressivism...|||I second Shogo Makishima (Psycho-Pass).|||'Evil' would not be my choice of word. I can imagine ideas the adoption of which would have a net bad effect, all else being equal. Such ideas could also be true. Facts are under no obligation to...|||For some reason, I am often uncomfortable comparing myself to others - fictional or otherwise - in this way. Friends have recurrently pointed out two: Max Demian (from the novel, Demian) and Shogo...|||Late at night, signed off from my phone, social media, etc., and just winding down...disconnected from everything and everyone else, alone with my thoughts, enjoying some tea and a good book before...|||If a non-ENFP may answer... :P  Yes, but not always. I find it makes for problematic cognitive dissonance. Being future-oriented, visions laced with idealism and fantasies can keep me going - it's...|||Can only speak for myself here, but...  Caution - A more pronounced wariness, or reticence. I am fine sharing information, but unsure in going about it. I appreciate clear signs, or prompts -...|||No. Other way around, if anything. I do not particularly like having this effect on people.  With friends, what happens is I will recommend a book, say, and they will basically refuse to discuss it...|||I have been to three over time, under different circumstances. Family issues coming out of secondary school led me to choose based off of proximity. Back then, my aspirations were not defined, so...|||I don't think there's anything wrong with that. However, ask yourself: would such a moment be special, such that there is appeal in the idea of it being face to face? If so, perhaps you might...|||Maybe you can outgrow them without feeling the need to cut anyone out of the picture, at least entirely?  I felt this way a couple of years into university, as my interests became more academic....|||Not as much as I used to, but yes. It was more explorative, approached with an interest in philosophy of mind. However, my experience has been quite different.  Where I see some similarity is on...|||Do you tend to fixate on specific people, particular situations (ie: conflict), or is it more all-encompassing and applies to just about everyone?  I may fixate on some aspect of society as a whole...|||Yeah? Would you happen to have them handy? I'm curious.  ---  Sharing a type may make for more ready insight into what gets the other person to tick. That said, my view is that the MBTI is often...|||Awesome! I am curious to hear what you think - have barely started myself, and will likely be on that one for a while. I do not suspect the parts of that book concerning biology will turn you off...|||Sounds like we share some similar interests. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is in my pile, and I am about two-thirds of the way through Superintelligence.  Currently juggling a few other books: The...|||Changed back, just for you. It's your thread, after all.  By the way, like the Shinya profile and avatar~|||Interesting! Just finished catching up on this thread... What are the things most contributing to your INTJ leaning as opposed to others, at the moment?|||huhman I am not as brushed up on Narcissus and Goldmund, but can try to elaborate on some things if you wish.    Unforgivable.    You just can't handle that eros...|||It's hard to recommend a degree based on what's been shared, but as for figuring out what to do...  First, consider how determined you are. Do you expect that getting back into school after a one...|||What you're feeling is totally understandable. There is A LOT of noise to navigate through. Your recognition of how multi-faceted things can be is healthy - never lose it.   Beyond all the...|||1) Do you like tea? Specifically hot tea  It's alright; I like vanilla chai. More of a coffee guy, though.  2) Do you often think about society and how downhill it is going? ( of course thats a...|||INTJ  Some choice genres include: science fiction, dystopian, and cyberpunk.  My favourite anime is Psycho-Pass. Truly enjoyed the setting and characters - how they viewed their world, and how...|||Well, I see no reason to think there is any higher purpose or calling - what meaning there is in my life has been decided by me, and that's all there is to it.   As for motivation, if I had to pick...|||INTJ  Most frequently, I've gotten Max Demian from Hermann Hesse's novel, Demian.  However, people I know usually get around to reading it by my recommendation (it's a personal favourite), so one...|||Philosophy. Particularly ethics.|||Do you believe in destiny?  No. Free will is an illusion, but that doesn't entail fatalism.   Do you enjoy flirting for its own sake?  No. I'm not really flirty. If I were to flirt, it would be...|||Yes, began about 2 years ago and still settle down to try it every now and then. Can't say I've experienced anything particularly significant, but that's really more a matter of me not applying...|||EDIT: Please disregard. I noticed my desired name is taken.|||INTJ  Besides home, work, and university, the only noteworthy locations would be bookstores (sections: science, philosophy, politics, fiction, manga) and cafes...maybe malls, on the odd occasion. ...|||A fellow INTJ or INFJ, I think. Though I'm pretty open on this, and certainly wouldn't disqualify someone as ideal based on their type.|||Proceed, but proceed responsibly. It seems you're committed to that much already. It's not like you're going in blind; you have everything you've ever learned and experienced to help - navigation...|||How about William Gibson? His first novel - a big hit - was Neuromancer.  Philip K. Dick is also good, with a large body of work.|||From Mustapha Mond, in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World:   x93Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery.  And, of course, stability isn't...|||Don't wanna speak for myself, but most people seem to be under the impression that I'm at least a few years younger. Don't think I have much of a baby face...maybe it's the longer hair? But like,...|||Kind of. I was an honours student even when breezing by, but of course could have done better if I tried. Guess it matters to me more now that I actually care about my education - could have retained...|||Oh no, I'm late! >~< I'm gonna break from the thread's tradition, and wish you a good morning instead, Clyme. Hope you have a wonderful day! ^u^|||Just happy it's warming up - makes me less reluctant to go outside. I am extremely intolerant of the cold. >_>|||Initially, it was to learn more about myself and others through the MBTI, after being introduced to it in university. I stick around for the interaction nowadays, though. Lots of interesting...|||It really does depend on the person. There is an element of luck to how naturally it comes to you (or how naturally you get something of substantial value out of it).  Personally, I think it helps...|||Sometimes I think people just like the idea of a big city. I certainly do, but living there is another story. Not that I've given it a shot yet.|||Done! Mind sharing your research question and results when all is finished? :)'