If you could change your type, would you?

[lemontrees]

To what?

Or, if you could experience being another type for a week, which one?

Enneagram type/stacks welcome also.

[Aramas]

ILI. I'd probably be more financially capable and SEE dudes are hot.

[Sol]

if I'd was in a marriage then mb on duality type

[Hot Scalding Gayser]

Oh Ne you rascal. Well see, I am stuck with myself and I might as well learn to love me no matter how fucked up I am but ... just for pretend, it would be interesting to be an ethical feeler-y type that fit in with the real world a bit better and wasn't such a Beta weirdo circus freak show that I am currently. So maybe a IEE or ESE or SEI.

[WinnieW]

If at all then I'd change my type to LIE... because I lack a proper business attitude and I'm quite careless about financial matters.
I don't have the desire to be a sensing type, however.

I lack sense of duty in matters that are out of my interest.

[The Reality Denialist]

Nonintuitive Illogical Ambivert.

[flames]

Nonintuitive Illogical Ambivert.

SEE-Fi

[Attis]

If I had access to better statistics and validation of the theory. I would choose the type which was most likely to have positive intertype relations given what I believe that my long term social position will be.

If I were just dicking around for a week instead of planning long term, I guess I'd try being a 7w8 so/sx lead Fe type since they're the most different from me. I'd probably learn the most that way, although it could be uncomfortable if I made friends during that week then reverted.

[Disturbed]

Yes, definitely. Probably to an ILE-Ti, since they're the smartest of all 32 and since they need other people the least and since they get the most enjoyment out of life of all 32 and since they make the fewest mistakes of all 32 and since they appear feminine; the thing that's so amazing is that Ti-valuing types don't need relationships and they can figure out how to use devices/technology/machines that they've never used before on their own. And Fe/Ti types aren't as prone to schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder, they don't suffer from mood disorders like Te/Fi types can. And Fe/Ti types can make more money than Te/Fi types can, there is much more of a limit to what Te/Fi types can make. Fe/Ti types have it so much easier than Te-base inert subtypes. But there are many other (sub)types I'd rather be than what I am.

[EUDAEMONIUM]

I am tempted at times that I wish I just valued my super-ego, but I like being me or at least I try to like being me. I think people should try to find peace with who they are.

[Cosmic Teapot]

LSE-1, I would want to see how I handle things better, differently or even worse. Some of the best advice I've got (but also some of the worst) was from Te-doms, especially LSEs.
Runner up is SLE

[a good egg]

I don't know about Socionics type, but I would like to be more extraverted and slightly less neurotic in my temperament.

[The Reality Denialist]

Seriously to be ordinary would highly nonordinary for me. I could try that. Someone who can be present as I'm opposite of that. Just for few days. Sounds like Ip.

[FreelancePoliceman]

Yes, definitely. Probably to an ILE-Ti, since they're the smartest of all 32 and since they need other people the least and since they get the most enjoyment out of life of all 32 and since they make the fewest mistakes of all 32 and since they appear feminine;

I’d also probably choose to be ILE for a week, but dude. This is stupid. Firstly, even if a type is “smarter” on average (whatever this means), this isn’t absolute; certainly not all ILEs are intelligent. I’ve known a couple of ILE idiots. And they certainly make plenty of mistakes. ILEs might be better at covering them up, I’ll grant; they’re egotistical and have enough Fe to bullshit away their blunders.

As for appearing feminine...Uh, well, they generally aren’t paragons of rugged masculinity, but there are plenty of other types that are more classically feminine.

the thing that's so amazing is that Ti-valuing types don't need relationships

Lol.

and they can figure out how to use devices/technology/machines that they've never used before on their own.

Because Ti grants magical knowledge of how to use devices specifically designed to be as easy as possible to use.

And Fe/Ti types aren't as prone to schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder, they don't suffer from mood disorders like Te/Fi types can.

??????? Where did you get this idea?!

And Fe/Ti types can make more money than Te/Fi types can, there is much more of a limit to what Te/Fi types can make.

ILEs (and LIIs) are particularly inclined toward not working. Some ILEs are fortunate do work in a field they enjoy and can do very well in it; otherwise they aren’t very likely to pursue money for its own sake, and try to work particularly little. They typically have pet hobbies and interests that command more of their attention. Compare with LIEs and to a lesser extent LSEs, who make up a disproportionate number of businessmen/CEO-type figures.

Fe/Ti types have it so much easier than Te-base inert subtypes. But there are many other (sub)types I'd rather be than what I am.

Fe/Ti just has different problems. Since you seem to ascribe all this difference to Ti and Fe rather than Ne/Si (odd, since you’re saying this about a Ne-base type), I’m telling you as a Ti-base that this is bizarre.

[The Reality Denialist]

Because Ti grants magical knowledge of how to use devices specifically designed to be as easy as possible to use.

I would say this: lots of people have no clue how to understand inner workings without some sort of extensive education. I have been in places where room full MA's and MSc's were learning to how to push a button and very attentively so. Or how to operate with pH sensor's controls. It seemed like they were learning it from step by step -wise while I was trying to figure out if could plug in SBC to communicate with a database or at least to export the results. It was like panic would hit the room if let's say a minor change in interface names would change the order in the menu.

[ooo]

how to push a button? Se stuff

[Sol]

LSE-1, I would want to see how I handle things better, differently or even worse.

Mirrors are very close types. In case you'd had SLI, the main difference would be in dichotomies related. You'd dealed with most "things" with similar efficiency by slightly different approaches.

> Some of the best advice I've got (but also some of the worst) was from Te-doms, especially LSEs.

This depends on the region of the advices - are those fit to ego functions. Also personal experience, education, etc.
LSE as types are strong with what they dealed personally. They tend to gather a lot of data about what was interesting and to find the best ways to use it by personal experience. Though it mb narrow questions and become outdated info after a time.

You may also to have SEI type, as I said in the past. It's common to be interested in opinions of revisors. I like to hear what ILI may tell. LSE, SLE - it's all not far from SLI what you assigne to yourself. It's not common for people to feel the lack of skills related to their strong functions when compare themselves with other types.

[purplegalaxy]

LIE seems the most desirable under capitalism.

[Jemez]

SEE-Fi, or ESI-Se. This is easy to answer.

[Darth Cultis]

I don't know. I'm just going to do shit and stop thinking about everything and see what I instinctively like or don't like. Everyone says you are your type and type doesn't change and whatever, but then everybody treats it like a game. And I read about Hypersanity and how Jung's functions were just models of Neurosis, resulting from dualistic tensions in the mind. I don't think I'm truly insane anymore, just hypersane, but maybe that's pretty insane to believe. I just want to get high, have sex, and binge sensory shit. I hate psychology. It feels like the real solution to life is to just be present, do your best, and not commit to a state of mind or go crazy.

[BrainlessSquid]

Only If I could reverse it back whenever needed..
I admit.. I love my type. Knowing your strengths generally leads to appreciating yourself.

But being potentially any type is the closest you can get to divinity in a sense..

[CosmicCat]

No.

[Distance]

SF for a spell. Gamma.

[Charus]

Would loved being an SLE, ENTJ and 8w7, this typing alone commands lots of power and respect from others, It's annoying that you can't choose your personality type.

[Averroes]

I’d be Sx/So and Se-subtype. My ideal self is just me with charm and zero inhibitions

[Muira]

"If you could change your type, would you?"

Why exactly would I if it doesn't change my quality of life by much?

As much as I wish I was better at reading people's intentions and how they truly think about me, it doesn't change much for other than maybe dodging a bullet or too and being more trusting.

I don't see anything wrong with my mindset or personality, it works for me and for my environment and those environments I wish to shift too.

[DEAD]

The rare and elusive, super overpowered DEAD type.

Wait, I am that already... so no change then

[necrosebud]

Typeless

[youfloweryourfeast]

I think probably some Fe valuing type but not an introvert. If gamma I think I would want to be SEE since I am jealous of them, and it'd be better being a central type. But I'd also choose to not have to be delta/gamma because it can be depressing at times, and I am always trying to accommodate my issues in life that aren't working out.

I think I'd actually be happy to be either ESE, EIE-Fe, or ILE. EIE and ILE often seem like the happiest types and get the most out of life, but I'd choose ILE or ESE before EIE..I do think some SLE hate me though or are annoyed by me even if I don't do anything. But I also have low confidence IG so a type that has better confidence.

[Vex]

I would not want to permanently change a type. That said, if it was a week long thing, then maybe a dual type. Just to see what life is like for them.

[CosmicCat]

I would not want to permanently change a type. That said, if it was a week long thing, then maybe a dual type. Just to see what life is like for them.

Type by definition binds. It's supposed to be like your race, sex, or genetic makeup. That's why questions such as "are you a cat person or a dog person" come off as so illogical. If your type equals "dog person", what's exactly stopping you from getting a cat? What consequences will succeed?

[Vex]

Type by definition binds. It's supposed to be like your race, sex, or genetic makeup. That's why questions such as "are you a cat person or a dog person" come off as so illogical. If your type equals "dog person", what's exactly stopping you from getting a cat? What consequences will succeed?

Yes. I know that eastern schools say that type is innate. As for dog person vs cat person, those are just preferences. Having a preference doesn’t always mean that there’s a disdain for the alternative(s).

[CosmicCat]

Yes. I know that eastern schools say that type is innate. As for dog person vs cat person, those are just preferences. Having a preference doesn’t always mean that there’s a disdain for the alternative(s).

Deeper question: why do you want to change your type?

The powers that be already decided you're not worthy.

And even if you successfully recreated yourself into Mr. Spock... how can you forget first impressions?

Might as well follow the leaf of Edmund from King Lear and say "Now, gods, stand up for bastards!"

[Vex]

Deeper question: why do you want to change your type?

The powers that be already decided you're not worthy.

And even if you successfully recreated yourself into Mr. Spock... how can you forget first impressions?

Might as well follow the leaf of Edmund from King Lear and say "Now, gods, stand up for bastards!"

I don’t know what you’re talking about or if you can read, sorry. I said in my post that I don’t want to change types. I said that if I had to for a short while, then it would be a dual’s type. However anyone wants to define that. And I would only change my type temporarily to understand their point of view better.

As for your “powers” comment. It’s a good thing that I don’t believe in any higher powers, so they don’t have any hold over me. I’m comfortable enough with myself to disregard what they would say, anyway.