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Peter, a loyal MR reader, ran text from this blog through some kind of on-line Myers-Briggs contraption and came up with the following (under the fold)...
INTJ - The Scientists
The long-range thinking and individualistic type. They are especially good at looking at almost anything and figuring out a way of improving it - often with a highly creative and imaginative touch. They are intellectually curious and daring, but might be physically hesitant to try new things.
The Scientists enjoy theoretical work that allows them to use their strong minds and bold creativity. Since they tend to be so abstract and theoretical in their communication they often have a problem communicating their visions to other people and need to learn patience and use concrete examples. Since they are extremely good at concentrating they often have no trouble working alone.
Analysis
This show what parts of the brain that were dominant during writing.
The analyzer is here.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on November 29, 2008 at 06:58 AM in Sports | Permalink
Comments
Tyler, now I know why I enjoy your blog. I am an INTJ myself.
Posted by: John Goodman at Nov 29, 2008 8:37:20 AM
Oh,cool, I got Thinker, which I thought was sort of accurate, but a couple of my friends' blogs got wildly unexpected results, so I guess it's not so great after all.
Posted by: Nikhil Punnoose at Nov 29, 2008 8:41:18 AM
I ran 3 different blogs through and got 2 different results, which somewhat accurately reflected the traits of the (different) intended audiences.
Posted by: at Nov 29, 2008 9:03:21 AM
Well, I got mixed results.
http://theopensociety.wordpress.com/ became an INTP,
http://regebro.wordpress.com/ became an ISTP and
http://northernshores.wordpress.com/ became ESFP.
Of course, they are all three by me, and I'm an ENTP. So... I wouldn't trust that test very much. ;)
Posted by: Lennart Regebro at Nov 29, 2008 10:50:14 AM
I'm afraid I can't find the "typealyzer" accurate. It rates my blog ESTP(!) when in fact, alas, I'm famously a textbook INFJ. I often wonder why I have started reading MR recently, but if it is true that Tyler's an INTJ and many here are ENTPs, well, that would offer an interesting explanation. . .
Posted by: StreetWalker at Nov 29, 2008 11:06:01 AM
I've tested as ISTJ for the past five years or so, and running my wine blog through the analyzer I get the result ESTP. Which makes some sense, as I tend to be more gregarious and outgoing when talking about wine/food rather than discussing work or some of my other interests.
Posted by: Benito at Nov 29, 2008 11:21:11 AM
Cool, I self identify as INTP and the analyzer matches that.
Posted by: Mike Kenny at Nov 29, 2008 11:57:20 AM
I get INTJ, although I'm actually an INTP (though I think I'm only slightly a P, so that's not too bad).
Posted by: Andy at Nov 29, 2008 12:03:36 PM
Is anyone here familiar with the Forer effect?
Posted by: MSG at Nov 29, 2008 1:04:12 PM
Regarding Forer, sure. On the other hand, 5 people have pointed out how the test results seemed off to them compared to 8 comments, by my count. Will Wilkinson has an intelligent post
http://www.willwilkinson.net/flybottle/2004/11/20/bad-theories-that-track-robust-regularities/
on personality typing worth checking out. His point, iirc, is basically it seems theoretically problematic but at the same time tends to do something useful.
Posted by: Mike Kenny at Nov 29, 2008 1:25:47 PM
Hee, I'm an ENTJ, which explains both why I like you and why I've done most of the yapping the couple of times we met. :)
Posted by: Jacqueline at Nov 29, 2008 5:25:12 PM
I consistently test INFP but this tool rates my blog INTJ. Hmm. Do I have my own Tyrone?
Maybe it counts adjectives and doesn't rate you an F unless you use a lot of them.
If you blog more than x times a day, maybe it rates you an I, because extraverts would be out talking/being with people and not blogging.
Posted by: VirtualGalt at Nov 29, 2008 5:32:51 PM
INTJ.
I got this for Daily Kos:
ISTJ - The Duty FulfillersThe responsible and hardworking type. They are especially attuned to the details of life and are careful about getting the facts right. Conservative by nature they are often reluctant to take any risks whatsoever.
YMMV
Posted by: Eric H at Nov 29, 2008 5:44:26 PM
I get ISTJ for one blog, INTJ for another and ISTP for my third blog.
So, I think its safe to say what you write about determines your personality?!?!
Posted by: Alan Brown at Nov 29, 2008 7:03:23 PM
I'm INTJ myself and I didn't need no stinkin' blog analyzer to tell me that Tyler is too ;) Neat tool, though.
Posted by: Noah Yetter at Nov 29, 2008 7:45:51 PM
My blog got ESFP on the Typealyzer, and I get INTJ whenever I personally take the test. I hope this means I'm a good writer...
Posted by: Lindemann at Nov 30, 2008 8:21:45 PM
I got my exact "opposite"! Normally INTJ scored ESFP, though it should be noted that when I normally take the test, I score a 60/40 split on most characteristics, so it's not too extreme. I reckon that I explore different facets of my personality in choosing my profession vs. telling friends and family about my baby boy.
Posted by: D. Watson at Dec 1, 2008 4:49:41 PM
I got my exact "opposite"! Normally INTJ scored ESFP, though it should be noted that when I normally take the test, I score a 60/40 split on most characteristics, so it's not too extreme. I reckon that I explore different facets of my personality in choosing my profession vs. telling friends and family about my baby boy.
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