Victim

Researchers

Introverted, Intuitive, Logical, Irrational

Reinin: Negativist, Serious, Dynamic, Obstinate, Democratic, Tactical, Constructivist, Farsighted, Decisive, Process, Declaring

Dual: SEE/Conflictor: ESE

The primary function here involves observation. ILIs are able to watch the course of events, track changes. And at the right moment only to turn on their tool - business logic, to do something quickly and efficiently, to get the required benefit. They are patiently able to observe, waiting for that single moment, participation in which will bring optimum benefit. The result of which will be used to ensure further waiting.

1) Base - Ni (Introverted Intuition)

Balzac (Critic) is the most skeptical sociotype. First of all, he perceives the world through his main lens - Time Intuition. Therefore, he is inclined to consider local events and objects as part of more global processes (“context thinking”) and analyze what gains or losses a particular decision will reflect in the future. For example, the Critic, answering the question “Well, did you buy a bicycle?”, can answer: “No, I decided not to hurry, because in 3 months a new batch will arrive and the price of my model will be reduced. Besides, electric bikes will become more relevant...”. Thus, even discussion of substantive and mundane topics with the Critic can go quite far into the past or future, moving into a more global context. ILI is a keen observer of life. He is often serious, disgruntled or sad. Perfectly feels the passage of time. He sees the contradictions in what is happening around him and anticipates the development of events. He in his own way realizes what changes, based on the existing situation, will occur in the future, is able to notice the deterioration of the situation. He always has his own opinion about developing events and expediency of actions. Not in a hurry, because he is afraid to make a mistake, for which others often consider him passive. Does not like sudden changes, because each change requires an investment of effort. Can analyze complex circumstances in detail and sees the essence of the problem well. His goals ILI achieves gradually, the simplest ways, taking into account the benefits. Interference from the outside, hastening, coercion, time constraints, prevent him from working. But he can be relied on, he will do the work on time. If the work does not bring the expected result, he may lose inspiration. “Critic” - a person who unnecessarily does not labor. Under the influence of melancholic temperament, all his actions are done sparingly, thoughtfully, slowly. Therefore, from the outside it seems that he purposely spares himself. Being a negativist, innovations are perceived cautiously and without excessive enthusiasm. Skeptical about the prospects of hasty undertakings. Can accurately characterize a person, predict their basic reactions. Ironic. Sarcastic. Patiently brings a person to the necessary step, preparing him in advance. They are characterized by clear, realistic plans. Their gloomy predictions, as a rule, come true.  Introverted intuition in ILIs is often characterized by well-developed imaginative abilities and mental wanderings. They can spend a great deal of time simply thinking and may appear to live ‘in their heads’. This mental focus is demonstrated through reflection on scenarios, pondering bodies of information, etc. They can be prone to excessive daydreaming, creation of intricate inner worlds or universes, or considering the past or future. ILIs may even have novelistic tendencies with the ability to create intricate plots, characters and places. ILIs, however, are not necessarily inclined to share their imagination with others. ILIs easily recognize patterns of events, repeating outcomes and contradictory messages. This overarching understanding of patterns and behavior allows ILIs to critically analyze present situations and determine both immediate and far-reaching consequences of certain actions. With their often unusual perceptions, they may come across as unreachable, esoteric eccentrics. Because of their confidence about analyzing the implications of their gathered knowledge, ILIs often appear perceptive, especially in fields of interest, and commonly tend to view the ideas of others with skepticism and scrutiny. ILIs often predict inevitable disasters. This type of fatalism is fueled by their ability to see the negative in anything, which has its roots in the ILI’s general dislike of expressing or reinforcing positive emotions. For an ILI, it may be easier to predict pessimistic results in order to avoid unpleasant emotional reactions. Likewise, the ILI’s sense of self doubt leads him to be very conservative in his general outlook; why unnecessarily subject oneself to the uncertainty of possible disappointment? ILIs typically exhibit a general detachment from day-to-day affairs. While an ILI might devote a great deal of time to pondering the possible consequences of some political decision, very little attention is likely to be paid to such tasks as household maintenance or cleanliness, which the ILI sees as trivial matters undeserving of his time or effort. ILIs can, in certain situations, act very tentatively. In many situations they are inclined to hesitate prior to taking any action or making important decisions. They often prefer to observe and gather an understanding of a situation rather than actively participate.  

2) Creative - Te (Extraverted Logic)

Strong Business Logic (Technology) leads ILI to analyze the world in terms of the availability and application of useful resources, benefits, and practicality. The Critic tends to analyze the efficiency, expediency, and optimality of actions, decisions, deeds, devices, and mechanisms. He or she finds it relatively easy to search for and find working algorithms, automation, and optimization of energy exchange. Together, the two main lenses of perception work in such a way that ILI perceives objects, events, people and even relationships as some kind of resources that, if used correctly, can be used to increase efficiency/income/benefits. ILI recognizes the value of money and knows the advantages it provides. He usually does not lend money and things and is not a debtor himself. Sometimes ILI manages to find the most profitable ways to invest money. His labor is usually measured in money. ILI thinks and reasons creatively. All his actions are harmonized with laws and rules, he also relies on his experience and common sense. Tends to improve the process of work. Before concluding a deal, he carefully considers its terms and possible consequences, because he does not like to take risks. Sometimes postpones things indefinitely. Takes only those cases that guarantee a reliable profit. Careful in handling money. Work does clearly, without hurrying, delving into the details. All calculates in his mind, seeking to control the process. He is able to use the accumulated information profitably. Able to find the right technological solutions, feel profitable cases. Can come up with uses for things. Willingly advise others on what to do, criticize for inexpedient decisions. Their actions are useful, rational. ILIs are usually frugal, thorough in their work, conscientious and diligent. Do a lot of reading and thinking. ILIs place great importance on factual accuracy and a basic understanding of how things work. They may be inclined to look down on or pity people who consistently demonstrate ignorance of what they consider to be simple, essential facts. It is often also very important to ILIs that a person’s beliefs account for any new factual information. For this reason, ILI’s are often characterized by a nagging and constant sense of doubt, contradiction, and misinformation. They tend to be skeptical of other people’s positions, and even frequently question their own. In groups the ILI will often question the validity of the information exchanged. Likewise, many ILIs will use a mocking and aggressive tone if they believe that the information being presented is incorrect or absurd. ILIs can also be very adept at removing errors in facts and statistical data, especially in undertakings that they consider as high priorities. ILIs may brush off failure unconcernedly, viewing it as merely a necessary misstep on the road towards success. A sense of the efficiency in an ILI’s life is a prerequisite for his inner peace. This manifests very differently in ILIs than SLIs; the latter are much more likely to be proactive about making their physical environment comfortable and managed with an efficient use of resources. In contrast, ILIs are largely indifferent to their physical surroundings, and their desire for efficient allocation of resources may extend to less tangible forms, e.g. the allocation of resources in a game or hypothetical political scenario, the efficiency of a computer program or corresponding piece of code. An ILI will demonstrate perfectionistic tendencies most clearly in such situations where they can work out the details in their heads or on paper. ILIs can differ significantly from Te dominant types in that they are less likely to take direct action to achieve practical and societal gain, and may not even choose to gather new information very actively. ILIs often do not acquire knowledge with any clear purpose other than to further their own understanding. When ILIs do use their knowledge for specific purposes, such knowledge is not usually considered a means to an end. When ILIs are required to pursue practical knowledge required for some aspect of their functioning – such as how to fill out a series of bureaucratic forms – sometimes ILIs embrace this information and quickly assimilate every aspect of it. More often, they will be disinterested and spurn this activity to whatever extent possible. ILIs tend to have a deep, factual understanding of subjects or fields of interest. Sometimes ILIs perceive the real-world occurrences around them, such as the daily tedium of work or school, through a lens created to understand the information that they care about most, though they may choose not to share this perception with others. They often have little to contribute in many social situations, but when a topic of interest comes around they can end up being the center of attention, disseminating the information of their expertise. ILI humor is typically saturated with irony, cynicism, witticisms, and sarcasm. When provoked, an ILI can engage in highly toxic sarcasm, insulting the offender’s intelligence. In such situations, the ILI can come across as cold and malicious, but the ILI will see himself as simply punishing an obnoxious individual for his foolishness. ILIs are often highly critical of others’ ideas and actions. Typically this is because these ideas violate the ILI’s understanding of the facts, or because ILIs see more efficient or realistic solutions. ILIs often channel their energy towards constructive criticism because they frequently lack the initiative to take decisive action themselves.  

3) Role - Si (Introverted Sensing)

ILIs generally place moderate to minimal importance on such matters as cleanliness, comfort, and sensory stimuli. Some ILIs may consider them distractions. ILIs are often uncertain about the messages they receive from their bodies. Some representatives of the type have difficulties in organizing their everyday life. An ILI might feel some irregularity in their own body and not realize its significance to the overall functioning of the body. An ILI will often try to determine the consequence of such symptoms through their own understanding of anatomy (or ‘google it’), often blowing things out of proportion. An ILI’s sense of self doubt may lead to such assumptions as the presence of a brain tumor as the result of a mere headache. In contrast to Si valuing types, ILIs are significantly less adept at making adjustments to their lifestyle to correct these minor ailments. Even so, ILIs are capable of placing a moderate focus on maintaining their physical comfort. ILIs often construct a lifestyle based on various activities that feed their own intellectual stimulation. Though attention to comfort is never a priority, it is not completely ignored, as some attention to it goes hand in hand with their inactive lifestyle. Still, ILIs often neglect the world around them and become consistently mired in their own inertia, and are unlikely to notice that anything is missing. ILIs are often hesitant or resistant towards lifestyle changes that threaten the commodiously constructed surroundings that they create for themselves. No one is better suited to opening the ILI for change than the hyperactive SEE, whose flurry of constant activity is seen by the ILI as refreshingly active. ILI loves beautiful things that harmonize with each other. In everyday life surrounds himself with a large number of familiar objects. Fulfills the norms of hygiene, tries to keep clean. If in the mood they like to cook something delicious, try a new dish, make something beautiful with their hands.

4) Painful - Fe (Extraverted Ethics)

Balzac's weakest point is the Ethics of Emotions. First, it shows that such categories as “dramatism”, “emotional atmosphere”, “romance”, “admiration”, “tragedy”, “sadness” are analyzed by him with difficulty, not long, and are taken into account last. Second, it is often expressed in the devaluation of dramatizing, emotionally intense behavior. It is difficult to show emotional variety, enthusiasm, to inspire others, to play with facial expressions and intonation, to set the mood in the team. As a consequence - he often looks indifferent, in some ways sullen. And with such a set of characteristics rarely become the soul of the company. Simply put, Balzac is not useful where you need to cheer up the people, create a lively atmosphere, inspire to exploits, play the role of an idea leader and orator. ILI does not understand others' feelings well, they seem incomprehensible or contradictory to him. ILI is annoyed and depressed by hysterics and tears. He is then lost, does not know what to do. In society behaves calmly, politely, leaving the impression of refined, educated and pleasant conversationalist. Outwardly, they seem cold, sad. Violent displays of emotion make them uncomfortable. They are poorly given the internal balance. Not knowing how to manage their mood, they can be excessively picky, his state ranges from melancholic depression to outbursts of discontent. Very much dislikes being taken out of a state of calm and relaxation. ILIs deeply dislike being asked or coerced to express their emotions. They are most comfortable expressing negative sentiments which indicate their disdain for required emotional participation, such as wry, sardonic pessimism. Some ILIs have very poor control over their emotions, and may lash out angrily if provoked. When discussing important matters, ILIs often betray a harsh, critical perspective on viewpoints and ideas that they find particularly stupid or insensible. ILIs do not attach emotions to factual information, and so do not consider such criticism to be offensive. ILIs’ reactions to the sphere of emotions can vary greatly, but they are particularly apparent in the sphere of social relations. ILIs are typically not social creatures. Some do not understand the importance of social connections and choose to ignore the area of emotional involvement with others altogether, instead delving into virtual reality, mystical introspection, or private study. Others trudge through the social landscape without truly understanding the art of socialization. ILIs tend to be nervous about interacting with other people due to lack of confidence in their social abilities, and often feel that they are not socially respected. They find it difficult to gauge a person’s mood without an obvious expression or gesture. Only with a small number of people whom the ILI trusts deeply does the ILI let down his emotional guard. To these people, the ILI can be surprisingly sincere and kind. Nonetheless, the ILI will be little more than an acquaintance to the mass of people that the ILI does not completely trust.

5) Suggestive - Se (Extraverted Sensing)

Valuable to the ILI is information on Volitional Sensorics (Force). This function is weak, but information on it is highly desirable. In life it is manifested in such a way that it is difficult for the Critic to correctly build personal boundaries and not to violate someone else's, it is not easy to communicate according to etiquette and take into account the status of the interlocutor, it is difficult to apply pressure and tools of pressure. The pursuit of power is not an end in itself for the ILI, although his nature requires being close to the leader. Respect significant, bright, caring people. Do not themselves show their will without extreme necessity. Expect from a partner to “take his hand and lead”. Meeting forceful pressure, do not insist on their own. It is difficult for them to show volitional pressure or persuade to do something. He needs the support of a person endowed with willpower and positive emotions. He respects strong, purposeful people who are not afraid of difficulties and risk. If the ILI has such a partner, he gladly becomes his inspirer. ILIs are often characterized by their inertia. If left to their own devices, they may choose to do relatively little to interact with the outside world. When they do interact, they often find their activities empty and unsatisfying. To ILIs, life is characterized by periods of stimulation. True stimulation is spontaneous, and the intervals between periods of stimulation are often characterized by tedium, inertia, and apathy. ILIs are not very adept at finding new areas of interest, and may seek to continue to reproduce past experiences instead of moving on to new things. In order to break out of this cycle, ILIs require an active, external, spontaneous stimulus. This spontaneity allows the ILI to discover new experiences and escape from the confines of his own mind. ILIs are also very indecisive. They may lack the ability to make important decisions, especially regarding their own future. ILIs do not always know what they want out of life and may have difficulty setting or achieving long term goals. In order to act, the ILI needs a clear, tangible signal from somebody who is well grounded in external reality and knows exactly what must be done in a certain situation.

6) Activating  - Fi (Introverted Ethics)

Also valuable to the ILI is information on Ethics of Relationships. For Balzac it is not easy to assess other people's feelings, motives and actions in terms of ethics and morality. Also, because of the characteristic “flying away” in the world of opening prospects, it is difficult for him to focus on what is happening right here and now and take care of the emotional state of the interlocutor, take into account his mood, correctly interpret the hints and show moderate determination. Therefore, he gratefully accepts care and help in these areas. For ILI, his family circle is an integral part of himself. ILI is not fond of friendship with outsiders. He accepts only close friends in his home. Can learn to build good relationships with people. However, it is difficult for ILIs to be creative in matters of diplomacy. In complex confusing situations, they avoid communicating and figuring out relationships. When he is able to build a good relationship with another, he feels a boost in self-esteem. ILIs deeply value feelings of attachment to those whom engage them in a deep and lasting emotional kinship. They have a hard time establishing these sentiments as they are naturally disinterested in most people, who seem outwardly unremarkable or have nothing in common with them. But when an ILI has developed deep interpersonal bonds, he makes an effort to hold on to them. ILIs are almost always deeply unconfident about their social abilities and, consequently, they rarely speak of their most valued relationships with others to common outsiders that they consider superficial acquaintances. ILIs may love from afar and in their solitude if there is something or someone they love, due to their lack of confidence in their own feelings. Some ILIs may even be closet romantics. ILIs can also be quite sensitive, despite their outward emotional reservation, and are sometimes far more emotionally vulnerable than they appear. In general, ILIs are fundamentally good-natured and conscionable people who may place a great deal of importance on ethical principles. ILIs will not usually demonstrate loyalty explicitly. As a consequence, ILIs are not always seen as kind people, and more often appear standoffish, cold, or hostile. If an ILI is drawn in by sincere and engaging individuals, his sense of compassion may be realized and so surface. Many less actualized ILIs hold a far more vindictive attitude. This occurs, among other scenarios, when ILIs are depressed about people, especially when ILIs are suffering from a lack of Fi support from others. In these scenarios the ILI can aggressively attack people’s intelligence, ideas, or character rather unrelentlessly. Even so, such actions may precipitate conflict which the ILI is liable to find highly tiresome and frustrating – blurring the ILI’s mental image of the facts and making him feel as though his work is unfinished. Such people who have been ‘blacklisted’ are often in the ILI’s eyes very deserving of this role, but the ILI may find that other people do not agree and faces the choice of either withdrawing in order to avoid interacting with the object of derision, or else continuing to interact, thus perpetuating the process and compounding the ILI’s frustration. ILIs rarely, if ever, take it upon themselves to display emotional, social, or physical initiative. To engage other people, especially in unfamiliar circumstances, can be a harrowing task for ILIs, one from which most try to refrain. Nonetheless, ILIs are often treated with uncertainty or hesitance by others due to their inability to give off clear emotional data; ILIs can appear overly polite, formal, and robotic in social situations. ILIs seeking emotional ties with individuals may find themselves forced to take the initiative with others, a task for which even friendly ILIs are ill-equipped. Realization and development of Fi in ILIs as a weak and unconscious function is a process of growth.  

7) Ignoring - Ne (Extraverted Intuition)

ILI clearly see and instantly calculate the possibilities of any situation and easily find a way out of it. Lack of opportunities is their main limiting argument. Thanks to their intuition, they can foresee the outcome of an undertaking. They are good at assessing the degree of risk and often advise caution and prudence to avoid surprises and trouble. Although ILIs may have the ability to brainstorm and develop lots of new and unconventional ideas, they prefer not to do so while interacting with others. ILIs often believe that a well-developed understanding of a situation is of greater importance than an understanding of several potential outcomes. To an ILI, it would be a silly and pointless exercise to simply list an infinite number of possible outcomes without assessing their relevance or the likelihood of their realization. In contrast to Ne leading types, ILIs are likely to be relatively immotile in the ideas that they consider. Whereas Ne leading types may jump from idea to idea in succession, ILIs are likely to focus closely on a more limited batch of mental themes. ILIs are also often critical of new ideas which do not correspond to their overall understanding of a subject. ILIs may be more apt to take a more practical approach to evaluating the outside world. They seek to expand upon aspects of their own internal realities, e.g. thinking of possible characteristics or plots for inner mental universes. Additionally, they prefer to use their imagination to solve real-world issues, like those regarding economics, politics, or the development of modern society. ILIs often have difficulty adapting themselves to new intellectual interests. They would rather limit the amount of new information that they have to learn. 

8) Background - Ti (Introverted Logic)

Good at seeing interconnections and structures. Quickly oriented in rules, instructions, understand logical schemes well, feel violations of logic. Sensing logical lapses in different systems. Skeptics by nature, notice all the contradictions and imperfections of the world around them. In everyday, everyday situations use any opportunity to solve problems correctly. ILIs naturally possess a strong command of logical systems such as formal logic and mathematics, but may find them uninteresting. They also tend to be very skeptical of overly systematic explanations of real-world phenomena. While they readily acknowledge the utility of many proven systematic, mathematical, and scientific systems, they tend to criticize theories that describe an absolute reality or that do not have any empirical basis. The ILI vision of reality – scientific, philosophical, or otherwise – is a self-contained universe with too many processes and mysteries to count. ILIs often reject absolutist explanations, constantly reevaluating their informational outlook (e.g. “this may change, but at the moment I am kind of inclined to think that droog is better than blinth, despite these probable alternatives”). In socionics, ILIs often reject or place little importance on certain extensively systematic and unproven aspects of the theory, such as Supersocion theory.

Thus, the Critic is a born business analyst, economist, optimizer, historian, futurologist, and time management consultant. Like no one else, he is able to calculate costs, revenues and risks, to detect system deficiencies, to estimate time spent on various tasks, to give a holistic view, and the optimal solution taking into account possible consequences.