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The Personalitopia Compendium

The Four Layers of Self-Discovery

Explore the human psyche from outer persona and cognitive patterns to emotional drives and core values.

Layer 1

Identity & Persona

How you see yourself and the role you take for others in daily life.

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The Idealist (INFP)The Counselor (INFJ)The Mastermind (INTJ)The Theorist (INTP)The Champion (ENFP)The Teacher (ENFJ)The Commander (ENTJ)The Visionary (ENTP)The Artist (ISFP)The Defender (ISFJ)The Craftsman (ISTP)The Inspector (ISTJ)The Performer (ESFP)The Provider (ESFJ)The Dynamo (ESTP)The Supervisor (ESTJ)

Layer 2

Thought & Cognition

How your mind processes information, evaluates ideas, and decides.

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Perceiving & Perspective (8)

Originality (Introverted Intuition)Inquisitiveness (Extroverted Intuition)Patience (Introverted Sensing)Action (Extroverted Sensing)Deep Absorption (Intuition Judging)Openmindedness (Intuition Perceiving)Order (Sensing Judging)Spontaneity (Sensing Perceiving)

Judging & Decision-Making (8)

Critical Thinking (Introverted Thinking)Power (Extroverted Thinking)Identity (Introverted Feeling)Optimism (Extroverted Feeling)Effectiveness (Thinking Judging)Teamwork (Feeling Judging)Independence (Thinking Perceiving)Integrity (Feeling Perceiving)

Layer 3

Emotion & Motivation

Your instinctual drives, core fears, and emotional patterns.

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The Reformer (Type 1)The Helper (Type 2)The Achiever (Type 3)The Individualist (Type 4)The Investigator (Type 5)The Loyalist (Type 6)The Enthusiast (Type 7)The Challenger (Type 8)The Peacemaker (Type 9)

Layer 4 ★ Flagship

Values Compass

What gives your life purpose beyond habitual conditioning.

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Authenticity Connection Creativity Discovery Compassion Wisdom Adventure Play

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What are your top eight intelligences?

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Hey, I’m Erik Thor—a developer, psychologist, and writer. I explore personality spectrums, cognitive functions, and growth. Read my story or support my work.

I’ve been working to connect Howard Gardners multiple intelligences theory and what I ended up with was sixteen jungian intelligences. This video explores eight of these sixteen intelligences.
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Erik Thor

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I explore personality spectrums, Jungian cognitive functions, and self-ownership. Running side projects as a coach, online creator, and author, my goal is to build tools and publish articles that promote collective harmony, self-empowerment, and growth.

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