All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity

-In this episode: Book 5 integrates the static theory developed thus far with the theory developed independently by the psychologists Briggs and Myers, which for legal reasons we call MBNI. In this way, we add dynamics. We give causes for MBNI, and explain childhood d

-In this episode: History shows that Mercy strategy is very willing to pardon the errors of others. Behind a bubbly and vivacious personality is a character that is 'spiritually sensitive' and rooted strongly in sorrow -- it makes him an emissary of sensitivity.

-In this episode: We see in history that personal conviction allows long-range goals, as strategies in the mind link up to generate self-initiated action. Goals channel identification into freeing the oppressed; platform abilities mobilize public opinion; skills in me

-In this episode: History indicates that a 'closed up' or narcissistic Mercy strategy provokes opposition and must thus manipulate in order to maintain its influence. We look at multiple examples along an axis of manipulation versus respect, and notice in particular t

-In this episode: History indicates that Mercy strategy is strongly enhanced when there are personal convictions that rule over the emotions derived from personal values. We look at multiple examples along an axis of conviction versus etiquette.

-In this episode: History reveals that the Mercy who is willing to 'be himself' in an 'opened up' manner is unexcelled as a platform performer. He tends to see and identify with all of the many sides of a situation, and thus also makes a terrific mediator.

-In this episode: History indicates that Mercy parents find it hard to discipline a child. In contrast, they emphasize tradition and celebrate special occasions. An associative sense of humor tells stories and senses the humorous side of experience.

-In this episode: We see in history that Nature is a great healer of 'closed up' thought. It is eliminated by deferring a focus on self, and establishing a focus on others. Family relationships become a major source of joy.

-In this episode: History indicates that 'closed up' Mercy strategy, when confronted by opposition, leads to 'dark side thought' that tends to express itself in violence. Death and disease become objects of fear. This frame of mind is easily passed on to children.

-In this episode: History indicates that the Mercy is strongly tempted to 'close up' his emotional sensitivity, and live in some alternate reality. As part of this, he can be addicted to television. Food, sleep and drugs may become 'love substitutes.'