A lot of popular profiles map observable behavior (sometimes with neuro-flavored marketing), but don’t model a person’s core identity or valued preferences—so they can’t reliably tell you what to do next. I’m building PRISM: a Socionics-rooted, trait-plus-state model with a stable identity layer and a small set of state modes that explain when/why you “look like” other styles. The goal is decision support, not just descriptions. Would love critical feedback on the psychometrics. The critique (aimed at behavior-snapshot systems) 1. No latent identity. They treat today’s expression as the ground truth. That’s volatile and context-dependent. 2. No value function. Without modeling what the person cares about, you can’t rank choices; advice stays generic. 3. No state mechanics. Stress/time pressure/social demand change expression, but most tools don’t model the how/why—they just describe it after the fact. 4. Result: great language, weak decision utility. You get “you’re high in X today,” but not a policy for what to do in this situation. ⸻ What PRISM does differently (system design, not hype) • Identity (stable): 8 continuous function traits (Te, Ti, Fe, Fi, Se, Si, Ne, Ni) + valued preferences (which pairs you elevate under choice/pressure). • State (situational): 3–4 compact modes (e.g., arousal × orientation) that apply gain patterns to the identity vector—predicting how expression shifts. • Lookalikes (derived, not reassigned): In certain modes, your expression may sit closer to another type centroid (e.g., an LIE presenting ILI-ish in a low-arousal, abstract mode). That’s shown as proximity, never as a new identity. Decision grammar (what users actually get): \pi(I, V, M, X) \rightarrow \text{policy} Where I = identity (traits), V = valued preferences, M = current mode, X = context (stakes, audience, time horizon). Output = ordered moves, guardrails, and a 2–3 step reset for that situation. Example: • Mode: high-arousal × relational → boost Fe/Ne; Do: socialize the “why”, offer two options, close fast. Don’t: Ti rabbit holes. Reset: brief Si grounding (timebox + environment tweak).

Doing a check in for your different states is super important. Sometimes we slip and "drift" into different modes, impacting others around us unknowingly. Some common states we find ourselves in are flow (our best self) Stress (constricted/narrow) and performative (autopilot/default, high engagement) How do these modes impact you, what are you like, everyone experiences a different version of themselves in these versions of our selves.

This is our official Intro Thread — the perfect place to start your journey. We’re building a space where self-awareness isn’t just theory — it’s transformation. As a new community, your insights and experiences will directly shape our courses, tools, and events. Step 1: Start with your Welcome and Orientation Course Step 2: How to introduce yourself: 1. Name & location 🌍 2. One area of life you want to improve or transform 3. Your top interest in personality & psychology (MBTI, Socionics, Enneagram, PRISM, etc.) 4. A fun fact about you (optional, but makes it more fun!) 📌 Tip: The more you share, the more likely you’ll connect with members who inspire you.