Differences between 4D and 3D

tcaudilllg · 02-09-2010, 05:42 PM

4D functions, unlike 3D functions, try to assess what aspects an object does not have. 3D functions try to assess what aspects it does have. The reason for the superiority of the 4D functions lies in their ability to seek evidence for a belief. Although the 3D function does this too, the 4D function also tries to make sure that the evidence is itself not invalid. This allows the 4D functions to be more confident than the 3D functions, because they are more competent.

02-09-2010, 06:11 PM

I'm not sure what you're saying, but yeah I do think there's a difference. Can't be sure to classify them all at this stage, but I find the 3D ones tend to be more adventurous.

To give an example, ISFp's (4D Si) often are content with the same - for instance lounging on couch eating familiar food watching TV

ESFj's (3D Si) more inclined to create new recipies in kitchen, more inclined to go to new restaurants and stuff.

So maybe something within the phrase of calling the second function, the "creative function" overall (thinking of all the types).

tcaudilllg · 02-09-2010, 06:49 PM

The 3D functions are more light hearted. For example, LIIs never like to think about all the nasty possibilities out there... but the ILEs do.

Just saw that in action in fact, when hmmkr "predicted" that Gilly would gradually become more and more tyrannical. (see the Maritsa thread) I dismissed that possibility out of hand and still don't mean to consider it.

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To give an example, ISFp's (4D Si) often are content with the same - for instance lounging on couch eating familiar food watching TV

ISFps stick with what they like. It's that 3D Fe. Of course what they like is also very attuned to their personal tastes. They have a strong sense of the qualities of a thing, which of those qualities they like, and by how much. Their environs are carefully tailored just for them.

Azeroffs · 02-09-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclops

but I find the 3D ones tend to be more adventurous.

So 3D Fe is more adventurous than 4D Fe?

@tcaud I think you're right. 4D elements tend to fill in the gaps. It likes to give things more than what's there. 3D is more realistic and grounded preferring not to expand beyond what is certain, but is still fully aware of what is. 4D, as a result, can build and mold things much better for a potentially greater understanding but can be taken too far by expanding beyond its boarders.

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02-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Creepy-Cyclops Posts: n/a	I'm not sure what you're saying, but yeah I do think there's a difference. Can't be sure to classify them all at this stage, but I find the 3D ones tend to be more adventurous. To give an example, ISFp's (4D Si) often are content with the same - for instance lounging on couch eating familiar food watching TV ESFj's (3D Si) more inclined to create new recipies in kitchen, more inclined to go to new restaurants and stuff. So maybe something within the phrase of calling the second function, the "creative function" overall (thinking of all the types).