Attempting to understand an INTP (feat. Eric Wen)

Welcome back to the pod! Today we’re chatting with Eric Wen, who is an insightful INTP in the MBTI-YouTuber space. He also happens to be a good friend! As you’ll hear, Eric has a sophisticated knowledge of the 8 cognitive functions, as well as a nuanced approach to typing others.

Check out Eric's work here:

YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMoreDeeply

Website: https://learn.ericwen.com/foundations?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=vid&utm_campaign=kristin_podcast_2024

This episode was recorded 1.5 years ago, but I never posted it because I went into labour and have since been recovering from birth and early motherhood. It was an enjoyable listen-back for me, and I hope it will be likewise for you.

T I M E S T A M P S : 

1:39 Tell us about your second channel, your website and why we should all visit you.

7:52 What is a common misconception about INTPs in the online MBTI space, and how would you like to correct that?

9:20 What does it mean to have inferior Fe, how does it play out in your life and what struggles do you have with it?

14:29 What personality types do you find most intriguing/to be the best fit for you?

17:23 How would you describe the INTP’s superpowers?

19:11 What are my (an ESFP’s) superpowers?

22:45 Do you believe that the shadow functions play any particular role? Should we even focus on them at all?

29:36 Debunk a bad take that you have frequently heard about MBTI?

31:06 I feel like I’ve never met an INTP, but I think I just have trouble recognising INTPs. Any tips?

32:28 Do you have siblings and what are their personality types?

34:34 How do you deal with feelings?

36:37 If I asked you, “how are you feeling right now?”, would you be able to answer? And how many emotions would you be able to identify?

40:16 How do we effectively translate cognitive functions into behaviours in order to type a person accurately?

41:41 I don’t know if I am an INTP or an INFP. What’s the difference between the two?

45:14 Can ENTJs and INTPs work well together?

46:46 As an ESFP, how can I connect emotionally with my INTP brother?

50:05 As an INTP, how do you stick to an idea and stay persistent and passionate about it?

51:44 What are some challenges that you face/think you have faced as an INTP?

53:44 What are some visible differences that you have noticed between the INTP and the INTJ?

55:48 How do you feel about Se?

58:13 How would you let your crush know that you’re interested in them?

1:02:02 How do you even know that you like someone romantically? How obvious is it? How long does it take for you to realise that you like them?

1:03:57 How do you know when you’re in love? How do you identify that as an INTP? (+ general discussion about love)

1:06:27 Did you initially mistype yourself? If so, which type and why?

1:08:31 Are any INTP stereotypes overblown?

1:11:37 Do you think that having an ESFJ father is a contributor to your social awareness?

1:12:50 Outside of MBTI, what personality system has been your favourite?

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