About this video

• Video Title: Типирование по соционике: Маргарита (Максим Горький, ЛСИ)
• Channel: Императивная соционика
• Speakers: Маргарита (interviewee), Narrator (socionics expert)
• Duration: 00:39:51

Overview

This video presents a Socionics typing interview with Margarita, who is identified as a Maxim Gorky (LSI) type. The expert explains their question-and-answer methodology, analyzing each response for specific aspects and functions to determine the type.

Key takeaways

• The video details a Socionics typing process based on a question-and-answer format, analyzing verbal cues and responses to identify psychological functions and traits.
• Margarita's responses suggest traits such as inert logic, a focus on detailed explanations, value-based white logic, and a preference for focusing on events rather than objects.
• The final typing identifies Margarita as a Maxim Gorky (LSI) type, based on a combination of identified aspects and traits.

Topics and Tags

Topic	Tags
Socionics Typing	Socionics, MBTI, Personality Type, LSI, Maxim Gorky, Psychological Type, Type Analysis, Interview
Psychological Functions	Introverted Intuition, Extroverted Intuition, Introverted Logic, Extroverted Logic, Introverted Ethics, Extroverted Ethics, Introverted Sensing, Extroverted Sensing
Personality Traits	Inertia, Contact, Value, Non-Value, Rational, Irrational, Tactics, Strategy, Emotion, Logic
Life Experiences	Career, Education, Hobbies, Childhood, Relationships, Personal Values
Socionics Model A	Model A, Function Stack, Information Metabolism
Personality Theory	Psychology, Personality Development, Self-Discovery

The video delves into various psychological functions as they relate to Margarita's personality type, identified as Maxim Gorky (LSI). Here's a breakdown of what is discussed:

Inert Logic (Introverted Logic - Ti):

• Margarita's detailed and structured explanations of her hobbies and past work experiences are seen as indicators of inert logic.
• Her careful and responsible approach to her previous work as a translator, focusing on accuracy and avoiding errors, also points to this function.
• Her detailed recollection of her educational path and the specific subjects she excelled in, along with the reasoning behind her choices, suggests an engagement with logical processes.

Contact Ethics (Extroverted Ethics - Fe):

• Margarita's description of her past work environment, where she found the collective to be "good" with "normal relations," but lacked individuals of her own age to connect with, is interpreted as a superficial approach to ethical information, indicative of contact ethics.
• Her general statement about relationships being "easier" when she was younger and her observation that she sometimes notices her "character has gotten worse" or she's "less accommodating" are seen through the lens of ethical interactions.

Value-Based White Logic (Extroverted Logic - Te):

• Margarita's detailed explanation of her job responsibilities and the reasons she disliked aspects of her previous employment (e.g., the schedule, commute, and salary fluctuations) suggest an evaluation based on practical outcomes and efficiency, aligning with value-based white logic.
• Her desire for stability in her salary and her frustration with pay being below the base rate if targets weren't met indicate a focus on the tangible results and value of her work.

Black Ethics (Introverted Ethics - Fi):

• The video notes that Margarita's description of her relationships with her colleagues was "superficial" and lacked detailed qualities of individuals or interactions, pointing towards non-valuing black ethics.
• Her statement that she "doesn't have the business acumen" and doesn't consider herself a "careerist" also aligns with this function, suggesting that personal values and internal feelings are prioritized over external achievements or status.

Weak Intuition (Introverted Intuition - Ni and Extroverted Intuition - Ne):

• Her difficulty in generating ideas for a potential business and her uncertainty about what she could do or in which direction she could develop suggests a weakness in intuition, particularly Ne.
• Her statement that she "didn't see other options" besides studying philology when choosing a university and her later reflection that she "could have gone somewhere else" indicates a potential weakness in Ne, as she struggled to envision multiple future possibilities.
• Her reliance on external advice or observations from others regarding her career path, rather than an internal sense of future potential, further supports the idea of weaker intuition.

Value-Based White Intuition (Extroverted Intuition - Ne):

• Margarita's detailed exploration of various future scenarios, such as what she would do on a deserted island and her reflections on the probability of certain events occurring, is linked to value-based white intuition. Her immediate assessment of the likelihood and feasibility of these scenarios, and her consideration of what she would do if certain conditions (like not being able to swim) were in place, points to this function.

Black Logic (Introverted Logic - Ti):

• The detailed way Margarita explains her past experiences, including the sequence of events and her reasoning behind decisions, suggests engagement with black logic.
• Her focus on the practical application of knowledge gained in school, like remembering museums or authors from a literature class, demonstrates a way of processing and utilizing information logically.

Contact Sensing (Extroverted Sensing - Se):

• Her observation that fans at a football match would "undress even in the frost" and her description of the "atmosphere" on the fan tribune, along with her preference for observing the fans rather than the game itself, suggest an engagement with tangible, immediate sensory experiences, linking to contact sensing.
• Her description of her cat, Kuzya, being "fat and a bit lazy" and her observation of a found kitten being "very small and scared" are details rooted in physical characteristics and immediate states, indicative of sensing.

Value-Based Black Sensing (Introverted Sensing - Si):

• Her detailed memories of her childhood, including living in a small apartment with a large family and pets, and her recollection of specific events like the 2006 World Cup or Euro 2012, point to value-based black sensing. She remembers the context and emotional tone of these past events.
• Her detailed description of the past, including the sequence of events, the circumstances of finding a kitten, and her past academic performance, further reinforces this function.

The video uses these observations of Margarita's language, focus, and reasoning to build a case for her being an LSI (Maxim Gorky) type, a type often characterized by strong introverted logic and extroverted ethics, with other functions playing varying roles.

The video discusses several personality traits in Margarita, often linking them to specific Socionics functions to support her overall typing as Maxim Gorky (LSI).

Here's a detailed look at the traits discussed:

• Detail-Oriented and Descriptive: Margarita frequently provides extensive details when describing her hobbies, work experiences, and personal history. For instance, she elaborates on her passion for Eurovision, the mechanics of postcrossing, and her motivations for choosing her university major. This trait is linked to her inert logic and value-based black sensing.

• Responsible and Diligent: In her previous job, Margarita emphasized her carefulness in checking translations to avoid errors, highlighting her sense of responsibility. She states, "I tried to approach it responsibly, to do everything correctly the first time." This is associated with inert logic.

• Value-Driven: Her career dissatisfaction stemmed from issues like an inconvenient schedule, long commute, and unstable salary, indicating a value placed on work-life balance and financial stability. She explicitly states wanting "stability." This is connected to value-based white logic and black ethics.

• Cautious about the Future but Reflective on the Past: Margarita admits to not planning her life in minute detail but enjoys anticipating future events like trips or concerts. However, she also reflects deeply on past decisions, like her university choice, and expresses a desire to have considered other options. This suggests a blend of value-based white intuition (anticipating future positive events) and a potential weakness in Ne (difficulty generating multiple future paths independently) combined with inert intuition (reflecting on past events and their consequences).

• Not Intuitively Driven for Business: She states, "I don't have the knack of a businessman" and would not start a venture from scratch, indicating a lack of inclination or perceived ability in entrepreneurial pursuits. This is linked to a potential weakness in intuition (specifically Ne regarding possibilities) and a preference for structured, less risky paths.

• Appreciative of Practical Knowledge: Margarita values learning that has real-world applications. She found a particular teacher's lessons on world art culture highly beneficial because it provided knowledge that could be used in conversations and understanding the world, unlike abstract subjects like physics or math, which she found less useful. This trait aligns with contact sensing and value-based black logic.

• Socially Adaptable, Especially with Strangers/Foreigners: She finds it easier to connect with foreigners and children than with her peers. She notes, "I can talk to them and somehow relationships develop normally... I don't know why, but it's easier for me with them." This is linked to contact ethics and potentially a non-valuing black ethics which might create distance from peers due to differing internal values.

• Prefers Deep, Long-Standing Relationships: Margarita mentions that most people she associates with have been in her life for over five years. She also expresses that she doesn't actively seek new friendships currently, implying a preference for established connections. This is related to contact ethics.

• Empathetic, Especially Towards Animals: Her strongest expressions of care and concern are directed towards animals. She states, "I feel sorry for them more than people" and actively helps them. While she also participated in helping people in need, her primary focus in this area is on animals. This is connected to value-based black ethics and black sensing.

• Dislikes Superficiality and Inauthenticity: She criticizes social media trends like overly posed selfies and photographing food, calling it "hypocrisy" and "silly." She prefers authentic representations of experiences or nature. This aligns with value-based black ethics and a potential disdain for what she perceives as shallow or inauthentic displays.

• Non-Confrontational but Supportive of Social Causes: Margarita is not inclined to participate in public demonstrations but will vocally defend groups like the LGBTQ+ community if they are criticized in her presence. She prefers making a "tangible contribution" over active participation in rallies. This shows a stance on value-based black ethics and potentially contact ethics in how she interacts with social issues.

• Observant of Group Dynamics and Atmosphere: Her vivid description of the football fan experience, focusing on their behavior, energy, and the overall atmosphere, points to a strong capacity for observing external social dynamics, aligning with contact sensing and contact ethics.

• Less Interested in Formal Leadership or Ambition: She explicitly states she is "not a careerist" and doesn't aspire to be a business owner, preferring family over career. This reflects a prioritization of personal relationships and inner life over external achievement, in line with black ethics.

These traits are presented as evidence for her being an LSI (Maxim Gorky), a type characterized by strong logical processing (Ti), ethical awareness (Fe), and other functions influencing their interaction with the world and their internal values.