N's versus S's...
Ok, I wanted to get across a concept that I have about NT versus the S so I need to put this up as a separate post ;)
I'm an INTJ with an IQ measured around 135-145 so forgive my absolute analysis, pondering.... Arrogance, conceit and anything else...
Anyway, I believe there is 2 types of N (Across a normal distribution curve probably) and that there is 1) an N that is a function of continual conscious thought. Effectively the N is the subconscious T (It is like autosuggestion as you intuitively subconsciously know the answer e.g. it "feels" right. Then there is 2) The N that isn't primed with lots of T. The intuition that is based on a lack of information from the T and given the N it lacks the cover of the S to bridge the perception gap.
So, if you really had a strong T then the N becomes pretty powerful, it’s like the hard disc drive capable of reacting far quicker and more complexly than can be achieved by straight out Sensing. (It’s the difference between linear straight line thinking and spherical thinking - Think sphere and line and you'll understand).
From the above I think the NT combination can leverage each other or at the other end of the scale perform below a ST combination.
Why is the ST combo good/great at university and for the modern work environment?
Well. Sensing and thinking is what University courses require, it’s what structured organizations want. Intelligent drones.
But at the higher levels... the NT's really come into their own. I'm prepared to debate why... or about this thread.. want to lock horns? :D