Lakeside's MBTI

MBTI stands for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. It's a personality typing system designed to place people into one of 16 different personality types based on four indicators: 

Extroversion (E) vs. Introversion (I) — how you spend time (with others or alone)

Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N) — how you take in information (facts/details vs. patterns)

Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) — how you make decisions (logic vs. values/emotions)

Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P) — how you deal with the world (structured vs. flexible)

Out of the 83 responses I received to my Form in the Daily, it seems Lakeside leans very strongly towards Extroversion (E), with a significant 63 percent identifying as such. This suggests a vibrant and outwardly focused community, where expressing ideas openly is common. Only 17 percent reported a preference for Introversion (I), indicating that while introverts are present, the overall energy of Lakeside likely trends towards being extroverted. The remaining 20 percent fall somewhere in between, meaning a segment of Lakeside enjoys both social engagement and quieter reflection, and could shift their preferences depending on the situation. 

In gathering information, we see more people leaning towards Intuition (N) at 42 percent, compared to Sensing (S) at 31 percent. The N students might be drawn to ideas and like exploring theoretical concepts. However, the 31 percent leaning towards Sensing indicates that many individuals appreciate concrete facts, practical details, and real-world experiences. The 27 percent in the middle probably represent individuals who can effectively balance both abstract thinking and attention to detail, depending on the context. 

In making decisions, Thinking (T) seems to be the higher preference in Lakeside, with 51 percent identifying that way. This suggests that logic, objectivity, and analysis play a significant role in how our community makes decisions. A smaller segment, 24 percent, leans towards Feeling (F), indicating a consideration for values, empathy, and the impact of decisions on others. The remaining 25 percent probably navigate decision-making by using both logical reasoning and emotional factors.

For the final comparison, Judging (J) holds a slight edge at 45 percent compared to Perceiving (P) at 35 percent. This suggests more people lean towards organization, planning, and structure. There might be a preference for clear deadlines and established routines. However, the 35 percent who prefer Perceiving bring a valuable element of flexibility, adaptability, and spontaneity to the community. The 20 percent in between probably demonstrates a blend of these preferences, being organized when necessary but also open to new information and changes.

In summary, based on this data, Lakeside appears to be a predominantly Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging (ENTJ-leaning) community. 

Note: Gemini was used to analyze the data and help revise this article.