What is Socionics, and what does it provide for a person?

In our time, a person's ability to efficiently assimilate new information becomes a crucial factor for success. But what do we know about this phenomenon? Especially, how does each individual feel in this vast world filled with information?

In its most general form, this issue is studied by the science of Socionics. This science explores how a person perceives, processes, and disseminates information. It turns out that what is important and crucial for one person may not impress another at all. Why does each person's brain selectively function amidst the overall flow of information?

Socionics is based on the observations of Swiss psychologist C. G. Jung. He discovered the fundamental laws of perception and processing of information, which he described in his book "Psychological Types" in 1921.

Later, Lithuanian educator Aushra Augustinavichute applied elements of analytical modeling to Jung's descriptions and created the science of human information metabolism.
It turned out that there are 16 different types of information perception, and this is normal. Some types expertly perceive one type of information, while others are more attuned to its complete opposite.

Applying the laws of information perception by a person, we must remember that when trying to convey a particular thought to someone, for example, when composing an important document, we are obligated to consider whether formal logic comes easily or with difficulty to that individual type, and what interest or aversion it may evoke. And these are precisely typical, not individual characteristics of people.

Socionics claims that our information system (our "on-board computer") is a very real part of our psyche. It can be observed and studied. The results of this study have led to the creation of models for 16 types of human information metabolism.

Understanding who you are, choosing a profession and a partner, establishing relationships within a team – these are just a few examples of the many possibilities for successful application of socionics.

As strange as it may sound, not every adult knows their talents and weaknesses. It turns out that it is a challenging task to discover hidden talents and acknowledge one's weaknesses. Sometimes, it can take a lifetime! Often, one might feel the urge to prove to others that "I can do this, and I am no worse than anyone else," while pushing oneself to overcome obstacles.

Recognizing one's weaknesses and being willing to accept help can be a tough challenge for a person. It takes considerable courage to rely on a partner in situations that are not clear to oneself.

It is beneficial when standard ways of solving life's issues align with a person's strong conscious functions. Decisions made in such cases will be adequate, creative, and responsible, thereby enhancing self-esteem. However, if society's approved methods do not lie within the realm of a person's strong functions, the question becomes a problem that requires sacrifices and can disrupt one's information structure. The individual is forced to rely on weak functions while the strong ones remain underdeveloped.

Socionics helps individuals to quickly understand and accept their typical characteristics, learn how to use them, safeguard their weak points, and boost self-esteem by relying on their natural talents inherent in every person, without exception.

A person who perceives a situation adequately and consciously sees its individual components and dynamics. By objectively assessing their abilities, they can creatively influence the situation or choose to abstain from it. Moreover, if the situation develops outside the realm of their strong functions, a harmonious person (referred to as "dualized" in socionics) can acknowledge their weakness and seek assistance from a partner without feeling inadequate.

Another advantage of dualization is that the individual genuinely admires and appreciates people with complementary talents. This improves their relationships with others. Refraining from judging other people based on one's weak functions and humbling one's ambitions in that area can prevent many misunderstandings in relationships. Admittedly, this also means recognizing that half of the world is practically invisible to oneself and relying on a complementary partner in that regard.

However, it is the complementary partner who fills our life with a sense of celebration and care, security, and a feeling of being needed.

Socionics deals with the typical laws of human information metabolism. Among the most critical topics in this field are mechanisms of mutual understanding.

The works of Jung led to the conclusion that there exists an information division of labor in human society. Some individuals expertly perceive certain aspects of information, while others have access to the entire informational picture of different aspects. This is not a whimsical result of evolution but a rigid necessity. Since the evolutionary advantage of humans lies in creative work with information, society must ensure its comprehensive processing. However, no individual can adequately perceive ALL aspects of the world, as Jung clearly demonstrated in his works.

Hence, evolution proceeded along the path of specialization. Yet, for all the information gathered by different "specialists" to reach everyone, developed communication between individuals of various types is necessary.

In practice, we observe that where self-awareness, mutual understanding, and tolerance emerge, significant leaps in understanding reality occur. Conversely, stagnation and disintegration are observed where these qualities are lacking.

The human information system was "designed" by evolution precisely as an "organ of communication." If a person fails to establish mutual understanding with partners, it means the system is so damaged that it fails to fulfill its fundamental function – connecting the individual with the world and other people.

Therefore, understanding how information is perceived by others is a sure path to improving mutual understanding and relationships. Our practical observations have proven this statement for many years.

We all know examples of quick and pleasant interactions or inexplicable aversion to someone we barely know. These are manifestations of information interactions between individuals. For over 40 years, Socionics has been studying various aspects of these interactions, successfully describing and predicting them. Presently, we can say a great deal about specific type characteristics and their success in relationships with other types.

• Qualifications, gender, age, memory tests, intelligence, reaction speed...
• But who can predict whether the candidate will genuinely find the offered job interesting, or if they will perceive it as an unavoidable evil?
• Will their relationships with colleagues, management, and clients flourish?
• Will they be willing to develop their skills, or will they get stuck at their current level?
• Can they creatively solve tasks in the area of our interest?

It seems that such things are impossible to foresee. But that's not true. All the mentioned aspects and much more can be reliably and quickly determined through Socionics or informational psychoanalysis.

Socionics provides clear criteria for selecting a candidate who can align the company's interests with their own development.

Conversely, it becomes evident in which information they will have difficulties orienting themselves because it passes through their perception system with losses and distortions. In such cases, individuals struggle to form an accurate understanding of the subject matter, and the work becomes exhausting and demanding. Consequently, their self-esteem diminishes, they lose faith in themselves, and their relationships with others crumble.

Socionics studies which type a particular person belongs to, how their talents manifest in relation to this type, the extent of their compatibility with other types, and how to build effective relationships with them – this and much more is the subject of this new science

To learn how to determine all the aforementioned aspects and more, one must grasp the basic principles of Socionics diagnostics. Surprisingly, there aren't many fundamental concepts in Socionics. Eight informational metabolism functions, Model A, some additional indicators – that's the set of knowledge that can easily be assimilated in 50 hours. However, they unlock vast possibilities in the realm of mutual understanding.

Simpler than the multiplication table, but equally essential for human happiness – this science should become accessible to every individual.