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How Ni Insight Can Fail: A Fictional Example
in Fictional Examples, Function Analysis
Introverted Intuition, in the NJs, often gets talked up to point of being described as the bringer of brilliant insight. Now, Ni can certainly be insightful. However, it is not bulletproof, as many descriptions often lead you to believe. After all, NJs are merely human. In this article, I wish to share an example that […]
By Mara on March 19, 2026Each Cognitive Function’s Relationship to Consequences
In the never-ending mission to try and provide practical examples of the relationships between the cognitive functions and real world interaction, I started to mull over how each cognitive function relates to consequences. What is their reaction to consequences? What role do they play in the processing and analysis of them? What would their focus […]
By Ryan on March 11, 2026Can Fictional Characters Be Typed?
Occasionally, I see people ask the question: “Can fictional characters actually be typed?” Sometimes it’s an earnest question, asking for discussion. Other times, it’s framed more like a “hot take”, or a controversial opinion, usually vying for the position that fictional characters cannot be typed. I’m going to go ahead and address this question today. […]
By Mara on March 5, 2026