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- Astrology Birth Chart
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Suggests that the positions of the planets
and other celestial bodies at the time of birth can influence an individual's
personality traits, life experiences, and potential future events. Three fundamental
concepts are combined during astrological interpretations:
1. Zodiac Signs: each sign provides insights into individual strengths, challenges, and potential. Here is a list of western zodiac signs in their natural order:
- Aries: passionate, driven, and pioneering with a competitive spirit.
- Taurus: practical, reliable, and drawn to stability and life's luxuries.
- Gemini: communicative, adaptable, and dual-natured with a sharp wit.
- Cancer: nurturing, intuitive, and deeply connected to home and family.
- Leo: bold, confident, and charismatic with a love for the spotlight.
- Virgo: detail-oriented, analytical, and highly observant with a duty-bound nature.
- Libra: diplomatic, sociable, and a seeker of balance and harmony.
- Scorpio: intense, mysterious, and deeply emotional with a transformative edge.
- Sagittarius: adventurous, optimistic, and philosophical with a love for exploration.
- Capricorn: ambitious, disciplined, and goal-oriented with a pragmatic approach.
- Aquarius: innovative, unconventional, and forward-thinking with a visionary spirit.
- Pisces: dreamy, intuitive, and empathetic with a mystical inclination.
- Sun: core identity, your ego and conscious self.
- Moon: emotions, instincts and subconscious self.
- Mercury: communication, intellect, and mental processes.
- Venus: love, beauty, and harmony in relationships.
- Mars: action, passion, energy, ambition, and assertiveness.
- Jupiter: personal growth and personal development.
- Saturn: responsibility, discipline, and your established boundaries within society.
- Uranus: innovation, originality, and unconventional thinking.
- Neptune: spirituality, imagination, feeling of interconnectedness with the universe.
- Pluto: thoughts, sudden and significant change.
- North Node: personal purpose and required lessons.
- South Node: past experiences, familiarity, and learned patterns.
- 1st House of Self: outward personality, physical appearance, and first impression. It is also referred as the Ascendant and/or Rising.
- 2nd House of Possessions: material possessions and finances.
- 3rd House of Communication: direct exchange of information, speaking and writing.
- 4th House of Family & Home: relationship with your past, family, and lineage.
- 5th House of Pleasure: physical and nonphysical activities that bring pleasure.
- 6th House of Health: physical and mental wellness, and routines
- 7th House of Partnerships: romantic relationships.
- 8th House of Sex: deep transformations, shared resources, and death.
- 9th House of Philosophy: travel, study, faith, and religion.
- 10th House of Social Status: career, fame, and reputation.
- 11th House of Friendships: social connections, relationship with peers and community involvement.
- 12th House of Subconscious: exploration of our inner world, introspection, dreams, and reflection.
- Aries: passionate, driven, and pioneering with a competitive spirit.
- Attachment Styles
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Patterns of how individuals relate to others, especially in intimate relationships.
These styles originate from early experiences with caregivers and influence expectations, perceptions, and behaviors in relationships throughout life.
- Anxious: propensity to seek closeness, worry about relationship security.
- Avoidant: propensity to prioritize independence, often distancing from partners.
- Disorganized: propensity for unpredictable behavior, a mix of seeking and fearing closeness.
- Secure: propensity for stable relationships and comfort with intimacy and independence.
- Anxious: propensity to seek closeness, worry about relationship security.
- Behavioral Epigenetics
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The study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect your brain and offspring.
Penn investigators have found that epigenetic changes determine whether an ant becomes a soldier or a nurse. Whereas, in mice, epigenetic changes appear to reduce how susceptible male offspring are to cocaine addiction if their father was exposed to the drug (source).
It provides a framework for understanding how gene expression can be influenced by our experiences and environment, potentially contributing to the unique expression of our personalities. For this project, we extrapolate the concept for determining broad categories of habits and lifestyles. - Big Five Personality Traits
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Also known as the Five-Factor Model (FFM), is a widely recognized framework in psychology that describes human personality.
It proposes that personality can be defined and measured along five broad dimensions or traits.
These traits are considered to be relatively stable over time and are believed to influence various aspects of behavior, cognition, and emotion.
- Agreeableness: propensity to be generally concerned for social harmony.
- Conscientiousness: propensity to be organized, goal-oriented, and disciplined, adhering to duties and responsibilities.
- Extraversion: propensity for excitability, social interactions, talkativeness, emotional expressiveness and focus on external events.
- Neuroticism: propensity for sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability.
- Openness: propensity to be imaginative, willingness to embrace new experiences and ideas.
- Agreeableness: propensity to be generally concerned for social harmony.
- Body Type
- It's possible that body type can have some influence on aspects of personality. While there may be certain trends or associations between the two, it's crucial to remember that personality is shaped by a wide range of other factors.
- Chinese Zodiac
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Twelve year cyclical system assigning an animal sign to each year, believed to influence personalities and destinies.
Each sign is associated with lucky and unlucky numbers, colors, and directions. Below is a list of the signs sorted by their natural order:
- Rat: intelligent, quick-witted, and resourceful. Highly adaptable and can thrive in various situations.
- Ox: dependable, strong, and methodical. Known for hard work, determination, and practicality.
- Tiger: brave, powerful, and charismatic. Born leaders with an air of confidence and dominance.
- Rabbit: gentle, kind, and patient. Often seen as symbols of good luck and admired for tact and diplomacy.
- Dragon: energetic, fearless, and passionate. Represent power and luck, exuding enthusiasm in life.
- Snake: wise, enigmatic, and intuitive. Analytical thinkers, often mysterious with a seductive allure.
- Horse: energetic, sociable, and enthusiastic. Cherish freedom and are recognized for hard work and intelligence.
- Goat: calm, gentle, and sympathetic. Creative spirits who crave tranquility and comfort.
- Monkey: clever, playful, and innovative. Versatile problem-solvers with a cheeky flair.
- Rooster: observant, hardworking, and confident. Known for punctuality and meticulous attention to detail.
- Dog: loyal, honest, and trustworthy. Reliable allies who deeply value friendships.
- Pig: generous, compassionate, and diligent. Exhibit a strong sense of responsibility and innate kindness.
- Rat: intelligent, quick-witted, and resourceful. Highly adaptable and can thrive in various situations.
- Chronotype
- Individual's natural preference for specific times during the day when they feel most energetic or when they prefer to rest.
- Community Types
- Preferences for types of communities can influence overall personality. The type of community we choose to engage with reflects our values, interests, and social needs, shaping our interactions and experiences.
- Criminal Type
- Most have broken the law at least once in our life. On purpose or not, at the very least most have ran a red light or jaywalked.
- Culture Exposure
- Plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors, and ways of thinking. When individuals are exposed to different cultures, they are exposed to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of life, which can influence their own personal development.
- DISC Personality Profile
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Personaity framework that focuses more on observable behaviors and preferences rather than underlying motivations.
- Dominance: propensity to focus on the need to achieve and maintain a measure of authority and power.
- Influence: propensity for behavior that is outgoing, enthusiastic and persuasive.
- Steadiness: propensity to be even-tempered, friendly, sympathetic, and generous with loved ones.
- Conscientiousness: propensity to prioritize precision, adhere to established rules, and focus on detail and structure.
- Dominance: propensity to focus on the need to achieve and maintain a measure of authority and power.
- Dramatic Situation
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"The 36 Dramatic Situations" is a list formulated by Georges Polti in 1895 to categorize universal themes in storytelling.
Serving as a blueprint for writers and filmmakers, these situations outline foundational narrative scenarios that drive character actions and plot developments.
They offer timeless thematic elements for crafting diverse and compelling stories.
They have been critiqued as being "concatenations of events rather than minimal or isolable motifs" (source). - D&D
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Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop RPG where players embark on fantasy adventures, guided by a Dungeon Master, using storytelling, strategy, and dice rolls.
The dashboard uses two concepts from this board game: Allignments and Attributes.
Allignments: system that categorizes characters and creatures based on their ethical and moral perspectives. It helps define a character's worldview and behavior within the game's narrative. The D&D Alignment Chart consists of two axes:
1. Good-Evil Axis: represents a character's moral compass and their inclination towards altruism (Good) or selfishness (Evil).
Good-aligned characters tend to prioritize the well-being of others and uphold moral principles.
Evil-aligned characters are more self-serving and may prioritize personal gain over the welfare of others.
2. Lawful-Chaotic Axis: represents a character's stance on authority and order.
Lawful characters follow rules, honor traditions, and respect authority structures.
Chaotic characters value personal freedom, individualism, and may challenge or disregard established rules and norms.
Combining these two axes creates nine distinct alignments:
- Lawful Good
Characters who embody compassion, honor, and a strong sense of justice. They prioritize the greater good and adhere to laws and social order.
Strengths: reliable, selfless, and willing to make sacrifices for the benefit of others. They inspire trust and can rally others to righteous causes.
Weaknesses: may become rigid or inflexible in their pursuit of justice, potentially neglecting individual circumstances or bending the rules to achieve a greater good.
- Lawful Neutral
Characters who value order, structure, and adherence to laws. They prioritize maintaining balance and harmony without personal bias or moral inclination.
Strengths: dependable, methodical, and maintain stability. They can navigate complex systems and negotiate compromises.
Weaknesses: may lack empathy or moral judgment, being more concerned with preserving order than individual well-being. They may struggle with situations that require moral flexibility.
- Lawful Evil
Characters who use authority, laws, and order to advance their own selfish or malevolent agenda. They prioritize personal gain and control.
Strengths: organized, strategic, and manipulative. They excel at long-term planning and can exploit existing systems to achieve their goals.
Weaknesses: may lack empathy and morality, sacrificing the well-being of others for personal gain. Their strict adherence to rules can limit flexibility or creative problem-solving.
- Neutral Good
Characters who prioritize doing good and helping others, but they may not strictly adhere to laws or structures. They value individual freedom and well-being.
Strengths: adaptable, compassionate, and can make morally informed decisions based on individual circumstances. They value personal relationships and empathy.
Weaknesses: may struggle with making tough choices when moral lines are blurred. Their desire for freedom and lack of strict principles can make them unpredictable or inconsistent.
- True Neutral
Characters who are indifferent or neutral on both the ethical and moral axes. They often seek balance or simply act in their own self-interest.
Strengths: adaptable, pragmatic, and can assess situations without moral bias. They can maintain relationships with various factions and navigate differing viewpoints.
Weaknesses: may come across as indifferent or uninvolved, lacking strong convictions or loyalty to causes. Their neutrality can make it challenging for them to take decisive action.
- Neutral Evil
Characters who are primarily concerned with personal gain and may disregard morality or the well-being of others to achieve their goals. They value power and self-interest.
Strengths: cunning, opportunistic, and can be resourceful in pursuing their objectives. They are willing to make tough decisions without moral constraints.
Weaknesses: may lack loyalty or trustworthiness, betraying others for personal gain. Their disregard for ethics can lead to isolation or conflicts with allies.
- Chaotic Good
Characters who champion individual freedom, resist oppression, and prioritize their own sense of justice over established rules. They value personal autonomy and the pursuit of good.
Strengths: independent, bold, and willing to challenge unjust authority. They bring change and disrupt oppressive systems. They inspire others to break free from constraints.
Weaknesses: may prioritize personal ideals over collaboration or compromise. Their disregard for rules can lead to unintended consequences or collateral damage.
- Chaotic Neutral
Characters who prioritize personal freedom, spontaneity, and may act on their own whims without much concern for others or rules. They value individuality and resist restrictions.
Strengths: innovative, creative, and embrace change. They can think outside the box and find unconventional solutions to problems.
Weaknesses: may lack commitment or reliability, often favoring their own desires over the needs of others. Their resistance to authority can lead to chaos or unpredictability.
- Chaotic Evil
Characters who embody chaos, destruction, and have little regard for laws, authority, or the well-being of others. They seek to spread chaos and sow discord.
Strengths: unpredictable, terrifying, and can exploit anarchy to their advantage. They excel at causing disruption and thrive in environments of chaos.
Weaknesses: may struggle with long-term planning or maintaining alliances due to their destructive tendencies. Their disregard for order can lead to their own downfall.
- Charisma: propensity for charm, influence, and leadership.
- Constitution: propensity for endurance, health, and resilience.
- Dexterity: propensity for agility, reflexes, and precision.
- Intelligence: propensity for reasoning, learning, and memory.
- Strength: propensity for physical power, muscle, and carrying capacity.
- Wisdom: propensity for perception, insight, and judgment.
- Lawful Good
- DSM-V
- Authorative guide for diagnosing mental health disorders in the U.S. Also used as an international research standard. ICD code data scraped from Psych Central.
- Emoji Story
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Emojis are efficient at displaying complex emotions over text.
Taking inspiration from Rory's Story Cubes,
nine random emojis are generated to help make up a story relating to the character by sorting
in a way that makes sense.
The emojis can mean whatever you want, as long as each of them are weaved into the overall narrative. Here is an example:
Once upon a time a neighborhood in Czech Republic π¨πΏ was known for being the best environment to grow your skills as a basketball π player. Adam and Tomas π§π½βπ€βπ§πΌ got into a fist fight with Martin and Jacob π¨πΎβπ€βπ¨π»supposedly due to a foul. But the root cause of the fight was because Adam was dating Jenny π©π»ββ€οΈβπβπ¨π½ in secret and Martin and Jacob were under the impression that Jenny and Martin were still dating. Martin got scolded by his father π¨πΏβπ¦³, lecturing him about how skirt problems can lead to bigger more serious issues. "Listen Martin, the recruiters liked your performance on last week's basketball game, you're in no position to be messing that up." Days pass and the group made peace with each other π«±π»βπ«²πΌ, clearing up any misunderstandings. Nobody in the group told anyone else the reason why they were all bruised. A year later, Martin ran into Adam and Jenny buying baby girl clothes π. Adam no longer plays as much basketball as he used to. Martin eventually went on to become a professional basketball player. They're still friends to this day. That was one of Martin's many stories that he loved to tell to his grandkids. π©βπ¦Ό
While not being a dashboard, Emoji Story can be used to create an overall story that can later be polished. - Enneagram Theory
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According to enneagram theory our personalities began as coping strategies we developed as children to feel safe and secure in the face of trauma and stress.
We can think of our personalities as armor that we still wear today that dictates how we interact with eachother, especially when reacting to stress and conflict.
While this armor may have helped us through our childhoods it could be the source of more pain and conflict as we continue to supress our true selves as adults.
It explores core motivations, fears, desires, and defense mechanisms of individuals.
The Enneagram Institue provides visual explanations on how the system works.
Some claim this framework is more accurate than the MBTI but neither is scientifically driven.
Enneagram Diagram: tool that combines multiple concepts that influence an individual's overall personality.
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The 9 Enneagram Types: personality categories represented by a geometric figure with 9 endpoints in clockwise order.
Inner-Flow emphasizes the positive qualities and growth potential within an individual's primary type.
- 1. The Perfectionist/Reformer: strives for perfection, has a strong sense of right and wrong, and seeks to improve themselves and their surroundings.
- 2. The Helper/Giver: Emotionally generous and nurturing, they seek to support and please others to gain love and acceptance.
- 3. The Achiever/Performer: goal-oriented and success-driven, they focus on achieving recognition and admiration from others.
- 4. The Individualist/Romantic: emotionally sensitive and introspective, they strive to find their unique identity and significance.
- 5. The Investigator/Observer: analytical and knowledge-seeking, they withdraw to conserve energy and acquire understanding.
- 6. The Loyalist/Loyal Skeptic: seeking security and guidance, they are loyal and often skeptical, anticipating potential problems.
- 7. The Enthusiast/Epicure: optimistic and spontaneous, they seek new experiences and avoid pain and limitations.
- 8. The Challenger/Protector: assertive and confrontational, they take charge and seek control to protect themselves and others.
- 9. The Peacemaker/Mediator: easygoing and accommodating, they seek inner and outer peace, avoiding conflict and maintaining harmony.
- 1. The Perfectionist/Reformer: strives for perfection, has a strong sense of right and wrong, and seeks to improve themselves and their surroundings.
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Lines of Integration: explore how individuals may behave under stress or during personal growth, there are two Lines of Integration.
Each enneagram type has a specific direction of integration in which it will adopt the behaviors and characteristics of another type depending on if they are in a place of growth (Growth Line) or in a place of stress (Stress Line).
The behavior and qualities associated with these lines can vary depending on the individual and their level of self-awareness (for this project, a self-awareness score can determine how much the non-dominant traits will influence the personality).
- Growth Line: adopts positive traits from other personality types while experiencing growth.
- Stress Line: adopts negative traits from other personality types while experiencing stress.
- Growth Line: adopts positive traits from other personality types while experiencing growth.
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Three Centers (also called Enneagram Triads): primary centers of intelligence or perception through which individuals experience and process the world.
Each individual has access to all three centers, but one center is usually dominant in their way of perceiving and engaging with the world.
The centers influence how individuals prioritize and process information, make decisions, and relate to themselves and others.
Each enneagram type either a) overexpresses, is b) out of touch with, or is c) in conflict with their assigned center type.
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Head Center (Thinking Center): they often rely on their thoughts and rationality to navigate the world and make sense of their experiences.
This triad carries fear. These types have problems with safety and security as a means of ego defense against fear.
They are concerned with anxiety. Applies to types 5, 6, and 7.
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Heart Center (Feeling Center): they are often attuned to their own and others' emotions and seek connection and validation through their relationships.
This triad carries shame. These types have problems with understanding the self as a means of ego defense against shame.
They are concerned with self-image (attachment to false personality). Aplies to types 2, 3, and 4.
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Body Center (Instinctive Center): they rely on their gut feelings and instincts to navigate the world and make decisions.
This triad carries rage. These types have problems with aggression/repression as a means of ego defense against rage.
They are concerned with maintaining resistance to reality. Applies to types 8, 9, and 1.
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Head Center (Thinking Center): they often rely on their thoughts and rationality to navigate the world and make sense of their experiences.
This triad carries fear. These types have problems with safety and security as a means of ego defense against fear.
They are concerned with anxiety. Applies to types 5, 6, and 7.
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Wings: neighboring personality types that influence and complement a person's dominant enneagram type.
For example, a person with a dominant Type 4 personality may have either a Type 3 wing, a Type 5 wing, or both wings.
While the core motivations and fears of the dominant type remain unchanged, the wing types can influence the expression and manifestation of those core traits.
Some individuals may strongly identify with their dominant type and have a more balanced influence from both wings, while others may exhibit stronger characteristics of one wing over the other.
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Subtypes: also known as Instinctual Variants, it adds more complexity to what influences the individual person.
They apply to the dominant enneagram type (3 possibilities for each enneagram type, 27 total interpretations).
A person's dominant subtype represents the area in which the issues of their type will be most often played out.
Each dominant enneagram type is one of the following three subtypes:
- Self-Preservation (SP): focus on personal safety, well-being, and stability.
- Social (SO): emphasis on building relationships, connections, and contributing to the community.
- Sexual/One-to-One (SX): driven by intensity, personal desires, and creating meaningful connections.
- Self-Preservation (SP): focus on personal safety, well-being, and stability.
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Levels of Development: they describe the different stages of personal growth and the patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions associated with each level for each enneagram type.
- Healthy (levels 1-3): represent the high-functioning aspects of the type.
- Average (levels 4-6): represents βnormalβ behaviors of the type (most of us are here in our day-to-day lives).
- Unhealthy (levels 7-9): represents very dysfunctional manifestations of each type, including associated neuroses.
- Healthy (levels 1-3): represent the high-functioning aspects of the type.
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The 9 Enneagram Types: personality categories represented by a geometric figure with 9 endpoints in clockwise order.
Inner-Flow emphasizes the positive qualities and growth potential within an individual's primary type.
- Fashion Sense
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Reflection of individuality, cultural influences, personal preferences, and the times we live in.
It can be viewed as a tapestry of styles, each representing different moods, inspirations, and narratives:
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Classic/Elegant: timeless and sophisticated, characterized by clean lines, tailored fits,
and refined pieces. Classic fashion often includes neutral colors, well-tailored suits, little black dresses,
and iconic wardrobe staples.
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Bohemian/Free-spirited: embraces a carefree and eclectic vibe, often drawing inspiration
from nature, art, and different cultures. It incorporates flowy fabrics, floral prints, layered garments,
accessories like hats and statement jewelry, and a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces.
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Casual/Sporty: focuses on comfort and practicality, with a relaxed and laid-back approach. It
includes everyday basics like jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, hoodies, and comfortable footwear. Sporty
fashion incorporates athletic-inspired clothing, activewear, and athleisure pieces.
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Chic/Minimalist: emphasizes simplicity, clean lines, and a minimalist aesthetic. It often features
neutral colors, sleek silhouettes, and well-tailored pieces. Minimalist fashion embraces
the "less is more" concept, with a focus on quality over quantity and a streamlined wardrobe.
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Glamorous: all about making a bold statement and embracing luxurious and glamorous elements.
It includes elegant dresses, high-end fabrics, embellishments, sequins, and attention-grabbing
accessories like statement heels, sparkling jewelry, and dramatic makeup.
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Streetwear/Urban: draws inspiration from urban culture, street style, and hip-hop influences.
It often includes graphic t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, baggy pants, denim jackets, and accessories
like caps, backpacks, and chains.
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Retro/Vintage: takes inspiration from past eras, such as the '50s, '60s, '70s, or '80s.
It involves incorporating vintage-inspired clothing, prints, patterns, and accessories to create a
nostalgic and unique style.
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Avant-Garde/Experimental: pushes the boundaries of traditional style and embraces unconventional, artistic, and experimental elements. It often includes avant-garde silhouettes, bold colors,
unique fabric combinations, and innovative designs.
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Classic/Elegant: timeless and sophisticated, characterized by clean lines, tailored fits,
and refined pieces. Classic fashion often includes neutral colors, well-tailored suits, little black dresses,
and iconic wardrobe staples.
- Finances
- Confidence one feels from having stable financial health. It's about meeting daily expenses, handling unexpected costs, achieving financial goals, and making informed decisions, all without chronic financial stress.
- Flavor Preference Profile
- Categorizes and describes the range of flavors and aromas in foods or beverages. It breaks down broad flavor categories into specific tastes and aromas, aiding in accurate taste identification and communication.
- Four Temperaments
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Ancient framework developed by Greek physician Hippocrates that categorizes individuals into four primary personality types:
- Choleric: propensity for being ambitious, leader-like, and easily angered.
- Melancholic: propensity for being analytical, detail-oriented, and often contemplative.
- Phlegmatic: propensity for being calm, harmonious, and often easygoing.
- Sanguine: propensity for being lively, optimistic, and sociable.
- Choleric: propensity for being ambitious, leader-like, and easily angered.
- Gender
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Gender Identities
The majority of people might consider themselves as Cisgender, meaning that you identify with your assigned at birth gender. Intersex people were born with both reproductive organs. Transgenders identify with the opposite assigned at birth gender (MtF or FtM).
Gender is tough to understand because there are many umbrella terms that overlap with each other. For example, under the Non-Binary umbrella term (also referred as Gender Nonconforming), some terms are used interchangeably such as agender, genderless, non-gender, gender neutral, and neutrois. Most transgender people do not identify with being Non-Binary.
For this project, we simplified these terms by splitting up the Non-Binary gender identity into three:
- Bigender: identifies with both male and female. Also referred to as Androgyous.
- Pangender: each male and female identities have an inconsistent degree of influence on overall identity. Also referred as Gender-Fluid.
- Agender: identifies with having no gender.
This project approaches the subject of gender expression as a dichotomy between Masculine and Feminine energy. For example, a female cisgender can have 60% Feminine energy and 40% Masculine energy. Every person has a different ratio of Masculine/Feminine percentages. Visit the LGBTQIA+ Wiki for more information.
Sexual Orientations
Refers to whom a person is attracted to emotionally, romantically, or sexually. It can include attractions to the same gender, different genders, or more than one gender.
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Heterosexual: attracted to the opposite assigned at birth gender as one's own.
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Homosexual: attracted to the same assigned at birth gender as one's own.
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Bisexual: attracted to both male and female genders.
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Asexual: experiencing little to no sexual attraction to others.
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Demisexual: experiencing sexual attraction only after forming a deep emotional connection.
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Polysexual: attracted to multiple, but not necessarily all, genders.
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Skoliosexual: attracted to non-binary individuals.
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Graysexual: occasionally experiencing sexual attraction, but typically low or absent interest in sexual activity.
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Pansexual: attracted to people regardless of their gender, not caring about gender differences.
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Omnisexual: attracted to all genders, recognizing and valuing the distinct differences between different genders.
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Questioning: unsure about or exploring one's own sexual orientation.
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Sapiosexual: attracted to intelligence in others, often prioritizing it over physical or other attributes.
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Androsexual: attracted primarily to males or masculinity.
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Gynesexual: attracted primarily to females or femininity.
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Same-Gender Loving (SGL): attracted to the same gender as one's own.
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Fluid: sexual attraction or identity that can change over time.
- Bigender: identifies with both male and female. Also referred to as Androgyous.
- Generosity Types
- Varies from giving money to offering support. People can be selfless givers, reciprocal matchers, or self-interested takers, highlighting different motivations behind generosity.
- Height
- Does not determine personality by itself, but it can sometimes influence social interactions and perceptions. These perceived associations between height and personality are based on societal stereotypes and generalizations, and they do not hold true for every individual.
- Hobbies & Skills
- Hobbies are activities pursued for pleasure and relaxation, often during one's free time. Skills, on the other hand, are abilities acquired through practice and learning, enhancing one's proficiency in a particular area. Both can intersect, as hobbies can lead to refined skills over time.
- Hogwarts Houses
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In Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Houses were established to sort students based on their personalities and values, creating a sense of community and competition.
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin represent different traits and provide a framework for character development.
Their purpose in the story is to foster camaraderie, healthy competition, and a sense of belonging, allowing students to explore their strengths and weaknesses while forming close bonds with their House members. Overall, the Houses add tradition, identity, and unity to the magical education experience at Hogwarts.
This feature takes into account the Enneagram Type of the character and outputs the corresponding House based on a weighted random choice thanks to data provided by reddit poster u/danisland. - Love Languages
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Popular concept developed by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book titled "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts."
Individuals express and experience love in different ways, and understanding these love languages can greatly improve relationships and emotional connections.
According to Dr. Chapman, there are five primary love languages, and each person has a preferred or dominant love language through which they primarily give and receive love.
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Words of Affirmation: expressing affection through spoken affection, praise, or appreciation.
Examples:
- Compliments
- Encouragement
- Kind words
- Appreciation
- Positive affirmations
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Acts of Service: doing something for the partner, like cooking a meal or cleaning, as an expression of love.
Examples:
- Helping
- Assistance
- Support
- Taking care
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Receiving Gifts: gifting to show love, whether it's tokens of appreciation or more significant presents.
Examples:
- Thoughtfulness
- Symbols of love
- Surprises
- Meaningful presents
- Gestures
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Quality Time: giving undivided attention to the partner, valuing shared moments.
Examples:
- Undivided attention
- Focused presence
- Deep conversations
- Shared activities
- Emotional connection
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Physical Touch: expressing love through touch, like hugging, kissing, or holding hands.
Examples:
- Non-sexual affection
- Hugs
- Cuddling
- Hold hands
- Sexual affection
- Physical closeness
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Words of Affirmation: expressing affection through spoken affection, praise, or appreciation.
- Magic the Gathering Color Pie Theory
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'Magic: The Gathering' (MtG) is a collectible card game where players use decks of cards representing magical spells, creatures, and artifacts to defeat their opponents.
The Color Pie in MTG is a design principle denoting five distinct colors that guide the game's card mechanics and lore. These colors also have associated philosophies that can be related to personality, organizations, goals, and means:
- White: focuses on order, law, and community. It's about structure and organization.
- Blue: values knowledge, control, and manipulation. It's about improvement and potential.
- Black: seeks power at any cost, valuing ambition and self-interest.
- Red: embodies freedom, emotion, and impulse. It's driven by passion and desire.
- Green: believes in growth, nature, and tradition, emphasizing instinct and interdependence.
- White: focuses on order, law, and community. It's about structure and organization.
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Revised)
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Psychological theory that suggests that human motivation is driven by a hierarchy of needs that individuals strive to fulfill in a specific order.
The original framework consists of physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness, esteem needs, and self-actualization.
Some behavioral scientists have modified the original model to add reproductive goals. Also, instead of a hierarchy in which the previous needs should be satisfied before moving on to the next one, the revised model depicts that goals can overlap with each other instead of replacing each other (source). - Mental Health Journey
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Represents an individual's mental health progression throughout three significant life phases: Early, Middle, and Late Lifespan.
This journey is based on the Enneagram Development Levels concept, categorizing the character's mindset into three main groups:
- Healthy Mindset: representing the most positive behavioral aspects.
- Average Mindset: mix of both positive and negative traits.
- Unhealthy Mindset: denoting the more negative or challenging behavioral attributes.
- Healthy Mindset: representing the most positive behavioral aspects.
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
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Tool that categorizes individuals into 16 different personality types by combining the preferences of each of the following four dichotomies (i.e. categories).
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Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I): how individuals direct and receive their energy.
E: energized by social interactions and external stimuli.
I: introspective and gain energy from solitude.
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Sensing (S) vs Intuition (N): how individuals perceive and gather information.
S: rely on their senses and focus on practical, tangible details.
N: inclined toward patterns, possibilities, and abstract thinking.
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Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F): how individuals make decisions and evaluate information.
T: prioritize logic, objective analysis, and impersonal reasoning.
F: consider values, emotions, and subjective perspectives when making decisions.
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Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P): how individuals approach and deal with the outside world.
J: prefers structure, organization, and closure.
P: flexible, adaptable, and open-ended in their approach.
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Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I): how individuals direct and receive their energy.
- Occupation
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Jobs give a sense of achievement, accomplishments, and develop your personality.
Job title data scraped from a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics database called Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Visit that website to find out more information about a generated non-military job title. - Patriotism Type
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Individuals may have their unique expressions of patriotism, which can be influenced by their upbringing, experiences, and values.
Here are two important dichotomies:
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Civic Patriotism vs Ethnic Nationalism
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Civic Patriotism: emphasizes the values, principles, and shared civic identity that unite individuals within a country,
regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds, making it compatible with multicultural societies.
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Ethnic Nationalism: nation is primarily defined by its ethnic or cultural characteristics.
Emphasizes a strong connection between a specific ethnic group and the nation-state, often
valuing cultural homogeneity and promoting the interests of the dominant ethnic group.
This perspective can exclude or marginalize individuals from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
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Civic Patriotism: emphasizes the values, principles, and shared civic identity that unite individuals within a country,
regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds, making it compatible with multicultural societies.
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Hard Patriotism vs Soft Patriotism
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Hard: rigid and uncompromising form of patriotism.
Strong adherence to national symbols, rituals, and traditions,
and may be characterized by a strict interpretation of national identity and values.
Hard patriotism can sometimes exhibit an exclusionary or intolerant attitude towards those
who do not conform to a particular vision of patriotism.
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Soft: flexible and inclusive form of patriotism. Broader interpretation of national identity,
promoting more diversity. Focuses on the positive aspects of national pride, such as love for one's
country, while maintaining a respect for individual differences and a willingness to engage in
constructive dialogue.
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Hard: rigid and uncompromising form of patriotism.
Strong adherence to national symbols, rituals, and traditions,
and may be characterized by a strict interpretation of national identity and values.
Hard patriotism can sometimes exhibit an exclusionary or intolerant attitude towards those
who do not conform to a particular vision of patriotism.
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Civic Patriotism vs Ethnic Nationalism
- Perceived As
- When character tropes are used correctly, it provides writers with a foundation to define a character and their role in a story. Relying too much on tropes leads to cliche characters.
- Religious Profile
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Offers a snapshot of an individual's spiritual beliefs, practices, and affiliations.
It also gives insight into how important religion and spirituality is in their life.
Types of religion (source):-
Monotheistic: belief in one all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present God, e.g., Christianity, Islam, Judaism.
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Polytheistic: belief in multiple gods, each usually having a specific role, e.g., Ancient Greek religion, Hinduism.
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Henotheistic: worship of one God while acknowledging the existence of other gods, e.g., Zoroastrianism.
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Monolatristic: acknowledgment of many gods, but worship of only one supreme deity, e.g., Atenism in Ancient Egypt.
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Non-theistic: religions that center around ethical and moral values rather than a superior, divine being, e.g., Buddhism, Confucianism.
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Atheistic: rejection of the existence of any god or supernatural entity.
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Deistic: belief in a creator god who, after creating the world, does not interfere with it.
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Animistic: belief in spirits and ghosts that influence the natural world and human behavior, e.g., beliefs of Native American Apaches.
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Totemistic: worship centered around a specific symbol or totem, usually tied to a tribe or family. This system finds its roots in tribal societies.
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New Ageistic: eclectic mix of beliefs emphasizing personal spiritual awakening and the advent of a new era of spiritual consciousness.
It borrows elements from Eastern religions and often incorporates practices like crystal healing and meditation.
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Monotheistic: belief in one all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present God, e.g., Christianity, Islam, Judaism.
- Tarot
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Used to help a person understand the path they must follow. Tarot readings are a pseudoscientific tool that provide benefits in the areas of self-reflection,
personal insight, decision-making, problem-solving, goal setting, planning, relationship dynamics, emotional healing, self-care, intuitive development, spiritual growth,
and self-discovery.
The person who seeks or asks a question in a reading is referred as the Querent. The cards are often interpreted in relation to the querent's circumstances, emotions, and personal journey.
There are multiple decks to read the tarot. There are also multiple approaches to displaying the tarot cards. Here we use the Rider-Waite Deck and display the cards in a Celtic Cross Layout.
Two distinct components of a tarot deck:
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Major Arcana: represents archetype or universal theme.
Symbolizes major life events, spiritual lessons, and transformative experiences.
22 cards (numbered 0 to 21) are Major Arcana.
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Minor Arcana: represents everyday experiences, challenges, and situations that we encounter in our lives.
They offer insights into relationships, emotions, communication, work, and material aspects.
56 cards are Minor Arcana. There are 4 subtypes of Minor Arcana cards:
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Wands: represents creativity, inspiration, passion, ambition, personal growth, action, enterprise, and pursuit of goals.
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Cups: represents emotions, relationships, intuition, love, and compassion.
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Swords: represents intellect, communication, challenges, conflicts, thoughts, mental processes, and decision-making.
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Pentacles: represents the material world, finances, practicality, physical well-being, abundance, prosperity, work, and the physical aspects of life.
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Ace: represents potential and new beginnings.
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Two: duality and initial partnerships.
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Three: early growth and collaboration.
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Four: stability and foundation.
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Five: midpoint challenges or disruptions.
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Six: resolution and harmony.
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Seven: reflection or new challenges.
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Eight: movement or mastery.
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Nine: nearing completion or fulfillment.
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Ten: culmination or end of a cycle.
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Page: youthful energy, curiosity, learning, new opportunities, beginning stages of mastery, and exploration.
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Knight: action, movement, pursuit of goals, taking initiative, and making decisions.
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Queen: nurturing, compassion, emotional maturity, intuition, femininity, emotional depth and understanding
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King: authority, leadership, wisdom, mastery, masculinity, strength, responsibility, and ability to make sound judgements.
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Wands: represents creativity, inspiration, passion, ambition, personal growth, action, enterprise, and pursuit of goals.
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Major Arcana: represents archetype or universal theme.
Symbolizes major life events, spiritual lessons, and transformative experiences.
22 cards (numbered 0 to 21) are Major Arcana.
- Triads of Personality
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Triad refers to a group of three interrelated traits or characteristics.
Each triad represents a spectrum of personality tendencies,
with the dark focusing on socially aversive traits and the light on benevolent traits (source).
Dark Triad: represents less desirable aspects of personality associated with self-interest, manipulation, and a lack of moral principles.
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Machiavellianism: propensity for manipulation, cynicism, and a focus on self-interest.
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Narcissism: propensity for grandiosity, a need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
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Psychopathy: propensity for impulsivity, remorselessness, and superficial charm.
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Faith in Humanity: propensity to believe in the inherent goodness of people and society.
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Humanism: propensity to value the inherent worth and dignity of all people.
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Kantianism: propensity to treat people as ends unto themselves, not merely means.
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Machiavellianism: propensity for manipulation, cynicism, and a focus on self-interest.
- Vacation Style
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Everyone has a different opinion on what an ideal vacation looks like.
We identified four types of travelers:
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Adventure: those who seek thrilling experiences and like to challenge themselves, often enjoying outdoor and exploratory activities.
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Relaxation: those looking for a calm and soothing getaway, focusing on rejuvenating and leisurely activities.
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Party: individuals who enjoy lively and vibrant environments, this style revolves around socializing and celebrating with others.
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Combo: people who enjoy a mixture of different activities, ensuring a diverse and multifaceted vacation experience.
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Adventure: those who seek thrilling experiences and like to challenge themselves, often enjoying outdoor and exploratory activities.
- Voice Profile
- Each person has a unique voice that goes beyond words, reflecting their emotions and personality. Our voice significantly influences our interactions and the impressions we make on others.