[ExI] MBTI, and what a difference a letter makes...

[Max More]

BillK wrote:
>As Ben mentioned, these personality types come 
>out sounding like astrology descriptions. (Don't 
>say anything bad in case you drive the paying 
>customers away).  The fact that dating and 
>match-making sites use them is another minus point.

Many businesses use them also, especially the MBTI.

I find this personality typing system interesting 
and intuitively plausible, but regard it with a 
low degree of confidence.  The comparison to 
astrological descriptions is not unreasonable, 
though the MBTI tying seem more specific and 
predictive. I've read and reviewed a number of 
books and papers on the topic, but have not yet 
come across a good test of the MBTI. Here are some of my relevant reviews:

Astrology and Alchemy – The Occult Roots of the MBTI
European Business Forum published on 03/01/2004
http://www.manyworlds.com/exploreco.aspx?coid=CO5240417484857

Personality Plus
The New Yorker published on 09/20/2004
http://www.manyworlds.com/exploreco.aspx?coid=CO112404141215

The Cult of Personality
http://www.manyworlds.com/exploreco.aspx?coid=CO5270512997

Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence
by David Keirsey
http://www.manyworlds.com/exploreco.aspx?coid=CO814013273511

Personality Tests: Back With a Vengeance
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by Alison Overholt
http://www.manyworlds.com/exploreco.aspx?coid=CO11150412584917


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The Proactionary Project
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