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Individualism
The Sovereignty of the Singular.
Differentiation of Self and Collective / Autonomia
Individualism
Essence: autonomous individualism and freedom.
The individual as irreducible unit - social pressure, group norms, inherited identities, and hierarchies are experienced as impositions to be resisted. Truth and independence rank above consensus. Belonging is voluntary or not at all.
Manifests as self-directed, nonconformist, and egalitarian behavior.
Extreme manifestations: ideological intransigence, intellectual solipsism, external authority intolerance, inflexible truth-seeking, perceived injustice hypersensitivity, depressive isolationism.
Individualism with
Possibilities Intuiting > strong preference for freedom, unconventional thinking, and independence
Power Sensing > firm pride and a highly developed sense of personal dignity and self-worth
Temporal Intuiting > preference for solitude, reflecting a reluctance to share personal time or living space with others
Comfort Sensing > tendency to avoid heavy labor and stressful situations in order to maintain physical and mental comfort
Structural Logic > uncompromising pursuit of truth and adherence to principles over social conformity or networking
Relational Ethics > dedication to equal rights and a strong opposition to authoritarian leadership or group coercion
Business Logic > desire for financial independence and self-reliance to ensure personal talents directly benefit oneself
Emotive Ethics > inclination to openly share personal problems and seek emotional support from the surrounding environment
Boundary Reactivity > developed sense of self-worth coupled with a reluctance to sacrifice personal boundaries for unchosen collective goals
Collectivism > advocacy for flexible social boundaries, free movement of people, and the unrestricted spread of ideas
Individualism without
Possibilities Intuiting > consistent and deliberate self-control over personal speech and actions
Power Sensing > preference for a gentle society that respects vulnerabilities and avoids intense physical or stressful demands
Temporal Intuiting > confident demeanor that avoids pandering or submitting to authority figures
Comfort Sensing > critical thinking approach that inherently questions established authorities and norms
Structural Logic > preference for self-employment over formal bureaucratic systems to maintain operational independence
Relational Ethics > highly independent approach to social norms relying on personal judgment over public opinion
Business Logic > preference for flexible working conditions and personal agreements rather than exhaustive formal demands
Emotive Ethics > strong and persistent drive for independence from other people
Boundary Reactivity > indifference to social prestige markers prioritizing authentic self-presentation over manipulative status-seeking
Collectivism > preference for focused solitary thought over distracting group interactions
Social Plasticity > deep individualism that values autonomy and demands personalized fairness