how generous are you with your knowledge? - Page 7

Jeximo · 10-11-2008, 04:38 PM

I'll only divulge information when the information when I believe the other person could follow. In general, I would say most can't follow. However; the inability to follow is potentially related to my inability to explain more clearly. Doubt it, but it's possible haha. I can usually identify one's type pretty quickly. Found me an INTP the other night at a party, oh em gee. We broke out into deep conversation almost immediately, it was awesome.

LostInNerSpace · 10-12-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeximo

Found me an INTP the other night at a party, oh em gee. We broke out into deep conversation almost immediately, it was awesome.

I went to Germany in February to visit a software company. It just happened that there were two other INTPs there at that time. I rarely have conversations that long with anybody. Yep, it was awesome.

Sinister Scribe · 10-12-2008, 08:08 PM

I tend not to indulge information in others unless it's of an unpersonal nature. However, if someone asks me about something I'm interested in, I will talk at them until they tell me to shut up... and even then I may not stop. However, if someone wants to get information out of me that I'd rather not give out... well, good luck trying to get me to talk.

blanclait · 10-12-2008, 09:13 PM

Well.. depending of how i see a potential in that person i may give out knowledge.
most cases its nothing special, i tend to not give out "the little important things" easily.

SonnyCheeba · 10-12-2008, 10:58 PM

I rarely enjoy much more in life than sharing my knowledge. It is a large part of my social interaction I would say. However, that doesnt prevent me from regretting it being used in a way that is not to my liking or makes me feel it has been cheapened.

sandwich · 10-13-2008, 07:59 AM

I jealously guard my knowledge from the unwashed masses. It is often necessary for me to feign ignorance in order to avoid such "teaching" moments.

Synarch · 10-14-2008, 08:51 AM

So generous that I have a tendency to talk way too much about something while in the back of my head I know they don't care. Compelled. To. Explain.

gomi · 10-16-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Flak

Most INTPs, I believe, want the knowledge in the minds of those they're in contact with to be sound. Immature INTPs, like myself as a kid/teenager, aren't subtle about it and excel at irritating others. These days I try to make knowledge inviting, like cake, and you can take a bite if you like.

Mmm...golden, spongey, knowledge-cake...

NoahFence · 10-16-2008, 08:23 PM

I guard my knowledge from others because I am of the impression that they don't want to hear it and will have no clue how to stop me once I get going, so they will stand there until I realize they wish they could extricate themselves from the situation, which of course just makes me upset. "Well why'd you f***ing ask, then, jerk??"

This is why it's dangerous to get me started. A lot of pressure can build up over time. Just let sleeping dragons lie, people.

ZiL · 10-16-2008, 09:51 PM

I love to explain/teach things. But my experience is that most aren't as interested in what I have to say as I am, so I only share if I think the other person cares to hear it or asks about something.

10-12-2008, 08:08 PM	#63 (permalink)
Sinister Scribe Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: INTJ Location: lurking right behind you with a vial of poison. Posts: 48	I tend not to indulge information in others unless it's of an unpersonal nature. However, if someone asks me about something I'm interested in, I will talk at them until they tell me to shut up... and even then I may not stop. However, if someone wants to get information out of me that I'd rather not give out... well, good luck trying to get me to talk. __________________ "Science is the attempt to make the chaotic diversity of our sense-experience correspond to a logically uniform style of thought." -Einstein "Fools who wear their hearts proudly on their sleeves, who cannot control their emotions, who wallow in sad memories and allow themselves to be provoked this easily — weak people, in other words — they stand no chance!" -Snape Em. Female INTJ and Proud of it. Left-handed Calligrapher. Writer. Scientist. Type Five Enneagram.

10-16-2008, 08:23 PM	#69 (permalink)
NoahFence Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTP Posts: 266	I guard my knowledge from others because I am of the impression that they don't want to hear it and will have no clue how to stop me once I get going, so they will stand there until I realize they wish they could extricate themselves from the situation, which of course just makes me upset. "Well why'd you f***ing ask, then, jerk??" This is why it's dangerous to get me started. A lot of pressure can build up over time. Just let sleeping dragons lie, people. __________________ If you want to destroy my sweater, hold this thread as I walk away Watch me unravel, I'll soon be naked... lying on the floor, I've come undone

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10-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#61 (permalink)
Jeximo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTJ Posts: 11	I'll only divulge information when the information when I believe the other person could follow. In general, I would say most can't follow. However; the inability to follow is potentially related to my inability to explain more clearly. Doubt it, but it's possible haha. I can usually identify one's type pretty quickly. Found me an INTP the other night at a party, oh em gee. We broke out into deep conversation almost immediately, it was awesome.

10-12-2008, 09:13 PM	#64 (permalink)
blanclait Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: INTP Posts: 140	Well.. depending of how i see a potential in that person i may give out knowledge. most cases its nothing special, i tend to not give out "the little important things" easily.

10-12-2008, 10:58 PM	#65 (permalink)
SonnyCheeba Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: ENTP Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4	I rarely enjoy much more in life than sharing my knowledge. It is a large part of my social interaction I would say. However, that doesnt prevent me from regretting it being used in a way that is not to my liking or makes me feel it has been cheapened.

10-13-2008, 07:59 AM	#66 (permalink)
sandwich Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INTP Location: Pacific NW Posts: 57	I jealously guard my knowledge from the unwashed masses. It is often necessary for me to feign ignorance in order to avoid such "teaching" moments.

10-14-2008, 08:51 AM	#67 (permalink)
Synarch Brat Love Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: ENTP Location: En route to eternity. Posts: 2,128	So generous that I have a tendency to talk way too much about something while in the back of my head I know they don't care. Compelled. To. Explain.

10-16-2008, 09:51 PM	#70 (permalink)
ZiL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: ENTP Location: El sur Posts: 389	I love to explain/teach things. But my experience is that most aren't as interested in what I have to say as I am, so I only share if I think the other person cares to hear it or asks about something.