Personality Typology: From Skepticism to a Driver of the Future

I remember how, in the ’90s, nine out of ten of my friends urged me to stop wasting my time on “nonsense” and get a “real job.” That so-called nonsense was the internet and coding. Funny, right? The internet, which now sits in everyone’s pocket, was dismissed as a frivolous hobby back then. People thought it was just a passing trend for those who didn’t have better things to do.

Coding seemed even more absurd. Why learn something like that when we already had typewriters and office clerks? Why invest time in something that didn’t promise immediate returns?

The lesson here? People are always skeptical of ideas that don’t fit their current reality. Yet history shows that what starts as “nonsense” often reshapes the world. Those who embrace these ideas early don’t just succeed; they become the architects of the future.

People Believe They Are Already “Functioning” Properly

Technologies that deal with the inner workings of a person, such as personality typology, face even greater resistance. Why? Because most people believe they are already functioning just fine.

Here’s the core of this illusion:

• "I just need basic skills." Reading, writing, and posting reels are seen as sufficient for social survival. Everything else feels optional.
• "I know myself." People assume they inherently understand their own feelings, desires, and behaviors, ignoring the complexity of the brain's informational and emotional processes.
• "I’m an expert in everything." Parenting, relationships, family dynamics—people treat these as instinctive skills. They rarely question their assumptions until crises occur.

The cost of this illusion is immense. Relationships crumble, children grow up with emotional baggage, and inner conflicts drain energy. Instead of addressing root causes through self-awareness, people fight endless battles with the consequences.

The "Paris Syndrome": Investing in Destruction, Not Growth

Today, society is quicker to invest in destruction than in development.

For instance, when I launched a startup to create drones for agricultural use and wildfire suppression, investors weren’t interested. “Who’s going to pay for that?” they’d ask. Yet when the same drones were adapted for military purposes, the industry boomed.

This mirrors the “Paris Syndrome.” In the 18th and 19th centuries, even the most “civilized” European cities like Paris and London were filthy, disease-ridden pits. Hygiene wasn’t a priority until epidemics forced change. Step by step, sanitation became the norm, saving countless lives.

Personality typology is at a similar stage. People don’t recognize its importance yet. But as crises in relationships, careers, and personal lives grow, the demand for solutions will push typology into mainstream acceptance.

Personality Typology: The Economic Driver of the Future?

Today, personality typology is a niche interest for enthusiasts. But in 10 years, it could become a major economic driver. Why?

1. The Rise of AI and Job Displacement

Artificial intelligence is already replacing humans in routine tasks. The remaining jobs will require emotional intelligence, creativity, and deep interpersonal understanding. Typology will be essential for career development and team dynamics.

2. Optimizing Relationships

Companies will use personality data to form better teams, minimize conflicts, and boost productivity.

3. A Revolution in Education

Schools will tailor learning paths to individual personality types, enabling children to thrive by playing to their strengths instead of being forced into a one-size-fits-all system.

Gender, Family, and the Chaos of Relationships

Relationships today are like the Wild West. People choose partners randomly, with little thought about compatibility, assuming that love and chemistry will solve everything.

This often leads to chaos:

• Couples form based on superficial criteria.
• Divorces happen because of fundamental mismatches that could’ve been identified early.
• Children grow up in unstable environments, perpetuating cycles of dysfunction.

It’s a lot like hygiene in pre-modern Europe. People didn’t see the need to wash their hands or clean their bodies until epidemics made hygiene a priority. Now, no one questions the importance of cleanliness.

The same shift will happen with personality typology. Over time, understanding yourself and your compatibility with others will become as normal as brushing your teeth.

Conclusion: Why Typology Matters

Personality typology isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a key to a more conscious, fulfilling life.

• In relationships: People will make better choices, reducing the emotional toll of mismatched partnerships.
• In careers: Teams will be built around strengths and compatibility, boosting efficiency and satisfaction.
• In education: Personalized learning will unlock individual potential.

The future belongs to those who embrace self-awareness. Knowing yourself is not just a step toward happiness—it’s the foundation for reshaping the world.