The CS Joseph Podcast The Four Octagram Variants of The INTJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph
Nov 13, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of the INTJ and its four octagram variants. Discover how nurture influences personality development and the importance of respecting individual cognitive origins. Learn about the differences between octogram and other personality frameworks, plus the impact of environment on cognitive transitions. Each variant, from the ambitious SDSF to the resilient UDUF, showcases unique traits and motivations. Gain insights into social engineering strategies tailored for each INTJ subtype to foster better connections.
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Octogram Frames Nature Through Nurture
- The octogram maps how nurture sculpts the expression of innate cognitive nature rather than mixing both.
- It explains four distinct developmental variants for each archetype based on environmental soft-locking.
Soft Locking Shapes Cognitive Paths
- Soft locking is the neuroplastic process where childhood environment biases one side of the mind.
- These biases create lasting neural pathways that determine octagram development.
Work The Nurture Level First
- Recognize early environmental patterns to understand and potentially rewire soft-locked tendencies.
- Use octagram awareness to target nurture-level ego-hacking, which is easier than changing fragile cognitive functions.
