Extraverted Intuition (Ne)

Extroverted intuition could best be synthesized and defined as the “opportunity seeker”. Now if we take into account that any function that has the term “extroverted” because it is focusing externally on the objective realm of existence, therefore you can infer that we are dealing with objective intuition. What do I mean by “objective intuition”? well it is quite simple, unlike extroverted sensors who are attuned to their immediate external environment, and sensory information in great detail to a degree that is far more precise, and concise than any other cognitive function, extroverted intuition is attuned to the possibilities evoked, and inspired by the objects, situations, circumstances and their environment than any other function. Hence why we call it the “opportunity seeker” because it views its environment as a constant source of opportunities which are all given equal value by the Ne user, which is why he/she might have trouble settling on a specific course of action, and seeing projects through. (This is perhaps the most clear cut distinguishing characteristic between Ni (introverted intuition) and Ne, along with the fact that Ni’s possibilities emerge from the impressions created by the object within the subject) One aspect that is important to note is the relationship that Ne has with Si (introverted sensing) since they are both on one of the perceiving axis of the function stacks. To put it in simple terms Si collects and stores sets of data which are provoked by the object, and associated with past experiences, feelings, sensations, emotions etc which are then used to feed the (Dominant, or Auxiliary Ne user) as he combines this experiences, and stored information with what he/she is currently perceiving. This combination places them in a constant state of creative flow, which in turn enables them to come up with novel, and unique inventions.