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Jean-Luc Picard<br />
Spock: He intrigues me, this Picard.<br />
Data: In what manner, sir?<br />
Spock: Remarkably analytical and dispassionate, for a human. I understand why my father chose to mindmeld<br />
with him. There's almost a Vulcan quality to the man.<br />
Analytical. Dispassionate. Vulcan. Judging by these terms, we should already suspect that Picard,<br />
captain of the starship Enterprise, is an NT. But is he an INTJ?<br />
Evidence for INTJ<br />
• Spent a lot of time in his quarters or ready room, shunning people (I)<br />
• Was perceived as "quiet" by an observer; Picard saw it as being "contemplative" (I)<br />
• Enjoyed individual pastimes such as reading, playing an instrument solo in his quarters, or<br />
fencing—as opposed to a team sport (I)<br />
• Relaxation for Picard meant hanging out by himself reading rather than meeting new people. (I)<br />
"Well, I have a little work to finish up, then I'm going to my cabin. I'm going to put my feet<br />
up, I'm going to turn on my personal relaxation light and I'm going to lose myself in the<br />
pages of some old novel." - Picard<br />
Or when on vacation:<br />
"All I require is to sit in the sun and read my book. Alone." - Picard<br />
Or when horseback riding:<br />
Hutch: Yes. We have a network of trails through the plains. Unfortunately, it's not very<br />
pleasant right now. Cold, muddy. Not a soul for kilometres.<br />
Picard: Sounds perfect.<br />
• Enjoyed reading (N favored, particularly NT)<br />
• Read "light" literature like Ulysses and Ethics, Sophistry and the Alternate Universe.<br />
(Books like these appeal most to those with the N orientation.)<br />
• Subdued facial expressions, restrained emotions, did not show teeth when smiling, did not<br />
often laugh (INT favored)<br />
• Fans described him as a "philosopher" and "scholar" and as "the Socrates of his era." (This<br />
screams NT)<br />
• Workaholic; claimed to loath vacations (NT, SJ favored most)<br />
• Objective, impersonal (T)<br />
• Direct and blunt; seldom softened his words (T)<br />
• Had a leadership position (TJ favored most)<br />
• Formal; maintained strict discipline on ship (J)<br />
• Described as thorough, reliable, steady (J)<br />
• Cared about punctuality (J)<br />
• Considered one of the more cautious captains (IJ favored over EP)<br />
• Spoke decisively and forcefully (INTJ favored over INTP)<br />
• Tended to give direct commands rather than suggestions or information, i.e. "Tell me what
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