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A ROOM OF SHARED VALUES

Psi Quadra

Civil Society
Humanism Equality and horizontal relationships

This room explores the information four types tend to value and how their different roles may complement one another.

Psi Quadra
HOW TO VIEW

Begin with three ideas.

01 · VALUESShared values

They tend to prioritize a similar direction of information.

02 · ROLESDifferent roles

They are not the same personality; each brings a different strength.

03 · CONTEXTRead relationships as hypotheses

Real relationships must be checked against experience, roles and context.

Perspectives this quadra tends to valueSelect one to read its explanation.
深刻
Serious
賢明
Judicious
民主主義
Democratic
Serious types believe in objective, absolute standards of correctness and approach encounters and relationships through step-by-step, formal processes.
Emotions and Relationships
• Has difficulty reading emotional atmospheres and subtle moods
• Does not separate fun from activity — enjoyment is embedded within the activity itself
• Encounters must pass through step-by-step, formal processes (e.g., greetings and introductions)
• Values information such as names and titles; without a proper introduction, does not consider someone an acquaintance

Worldview and Judgment Style
• Believes correctness is determined by objective, absolute standards
• Personal opinions and experience matter, but beyond them there is “an answer that holds in general”
• In discussion, presents “the correct method” itself rather than their own view

Behavioral Tendencies
• Asks “who did it?” rather than “why did they do it?”
• When a mistake bothers them, would rather redo it themselves than explain
• Tends to believe there is a single correct answer for methods and actions

Speech and Vocabulary
• Frequent objective assertions: “this way is the most efficient,” “this is not correct”
• Rarely negotiates concepts; assumes a “correct definition” already exists
• When explaining actions, relies on examples and marks right and wrong explicitly

Logical types tend to lean toward objectivism (Serious)
Judicious types are naturally in a relaxed state: they organize and prepare before acting, and proceed step by step at their own pace.
Basic Characteristics
• Natural state: relaxed
• Gets ready before acting (preparation → action)
• Proceeds step by step with breaks, rather than all at once
• Finds it hard to start acting without external stimulation
• Emphasis on thinking and organizing; decisions and execution happen automatically, as a natural flow
• Values the environment and ease of working (freedom, comfort) over results
• Attention goes to the preparation phase; the moment of decision stays vague

Typical Phrases
• “I haven’t decided yet, but it’ll work out”
• “I want to get things in order before I start”
• “The thinking stage is the most important part”
• “I’ll move once the motivation comes”
• “When the timing comes, it will happen naturally”

Behavioral Features
• Tries to model things before moving
• Decisions feel prompted by circumstances, made because they had to be
• Top priority on working in a way that allows rest, at their own pace
• “I don’t remember when I decided” “I was just sort of doing it”
Democratic types perceive others through their individual, unique characteristics. Relationships form around personal closeness and empathy; labels and stereotypes are viewed with reluctance.
• Sees others not as “a certain type of person” but focuses on their individual characteristics
• Judges through personal, direct impressions: “approachable,” “intelligent,” “interesting”
• Relationships are based on one-on-one compatibility and shared values rather than group belonging
• “Being who I am” matters most — individualist by nature
• Shows little interest in topics like “where is this person from?”
• Rarely uses expressions like “I represent such-and-such”
TWELVE CHAPTERS

Twelve chapters, at your own pace.

Begin with the outline, then see how it may appear in society, and enter the function theory only when useful. You do not need to read everything at once.

01–03 · Meet the quadra04–07 · See it in society08–12 · Explore the theory
CHAPTER 01 / 12

01 · First encounter

01 · First encounter
The Quadra in a Word
"A gentle, tolerant world of citizens where everyone's voice is heard"

The World of This Quadra

Step into the world of the Psi Quadra (Ψ) and the first thing you notice is the softness of the air. No one shouts. No one gives orders. People walk at their own pace, exchange quiet words with their neighbors, and go about their daily lives with care.

This is a "Democratic" society — a civil society.

Power is desacralized to the greatest possible extent: the president commutes by public transport. Decision-making is distributed as widely as possible across various social structures, and local problems are solved by the local people themselves. The inherent value of every life — even that of the "little" person — is recognized. Horizontal ties pervade every corner of society, and every member holds equal worth.

Humanism and a culture of tolerance. A deep conviction in peace. Respect for each person's way of living. That is the spirit that runs through the world of Ψ.

Information naturally prioritizedInformation likely to feel meaningful and easy to discuss here.

Innovation
+Ne-p
Innovation
Hypothesis
+Ne-c
Hypothesis
Well-being
+Si-p
Well-being
Support
+Si-c
Support
Optimize
-Te-p
Optimize
Trial
-Te-c
Trial
Compassion
-Fi-p
Compassion
Catharsis
-Fi-c
Catharsis

Information less often prioritizedThis does not mean a lack of ability. Some contexts may call for conscious attention or support from others.

Fantasy
-Ni-p
Fantasy
Decision
-Ni-c
Decision
Victory
-Se-p
Victory
Order
-Se-c
Order
Rule
+Ti-p
Rule
Governance
+Ti-c
Governance
Charisma
+Fe-p
Charisma
Inspiration
+Fe-c
Inspiration

Four types sharing this value world

Advisor
IEE-Q
Advisor
 Craftsman
SLI-D
Craftsman
 Executive
LSE-D
Executive
 Philosopher
EII-Q
Philosopher