Your Voice: The Role of MBTI in Discrimination; Preserving History Through a Lens (Short Letters) – YP

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has taken the world by storm. No longer just a fun personality test, it is a tool that promotes camaraderie while subtly perpetuating discrimination.

It’s amazing that a test that’s been criticized for its overgeneralization and rigid categorization can supposedly get to the heart of our unique personalities.

With a world population of eight billion people, how can we only classify things into 16 categories? This mindset keeps people trapped in their comfort zone, as they view their outcomes as fate and something they cannot change.

While people elsewhere may be curious about their friends’ MBTI types just for fun, in South Korea it can have an impact on job prospects.

MBTI scores play an important role in recruiting and often put introverts at a disadvantage. This apparent bias against introverts, who are labeled as “not team players,” perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Passionate, qualified candidates are denied opportunities because of their test scores.

Before we embrace similar trends, we should take a step back and avoid letting them dominate our perception of ourselves and others.

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Preserving the heritage with the lens

Yan Kiu Ko, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Leung Kau Kui College

I am writing to discuss an interview I conducted with documentary filmmaker Rita Hung.

Hung’s path to documentary work was deeply personal. “There are two main reasons,” she explained. “My difficulties in building a relationship with my father and seeing my family getting older.”

Through her experiences, Hung learned how important communication and understanding one’s own roots are. It was only on a father-daughter trip to China that Hung learned to appreciate her father’s parenting style.

As she watched her family members grow older, Hung also wanted to record their thoughts and feelings. “I had a hard time coming to terms with the fact that I would lose them one day, so I decided that recording their memories on film might be the best way to keep a piece of them with me forever.”

For students, Hung’s journey is a profound lesson.

“Documentary films serve as a medium through which people can share their stories, experiences and perspectives,” she said. “We can learn from each other and bridge the gap that can exist between different cultures and backgrounds.”

Filmmaker Rita Hung shared her passion for storytelling with a group of secondary school students and taught them the importance of preserving personal stories through the lens of a documentary film. Photo: SCMP

Lessons from regret

Edison Ng Chun-lun, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College

As fifth-grade students, my classmates and I have experienced a whirlwind of emotions and events during our school years. Friendships, competitions, and exams have all played a crucial role in shaping us into who we are.

When I think about my past, I have many regrets and wonder what my life would have been like without her.

Regret is a natural part of the human experience and I have come to view it as a valuable teacher in my life.

Not only have they guided and challenged me, but they have also played a key role in shaping me into the person I am today. They have been the catalyst for my personal growth and self-discovery. The lessons I have learned from my regrets have allowed me to develop personally.

Regret has a unique ability to push us to become better versions of ourselves and force us to confront our mistakes and shortcomings. It has taught me the importance of reflecting, learning, and making more informed decisions in the future.

When we use regret as a guiding star to light our way forward, we are able to make the most of the present and create an even better future.

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Pay and play

Fiona Yu, Pope Paul VI College

As a dedicated gamer, I feel compelled to share my perspective on the issue of paying for online games. I fully understand how much joy games bring to players. I also realize that developing top-notch games requires significant financial and human resources, a reality that can only be sustained with the financial support of players.

Many games now rely on a free download and payment model. Players can experience basic gameplay for free, but they must pay for special equipment, acceleration, and other features.

This model gives players the choice of whether to pay, which is fair for players with different financial situations.

There is nothing wrong if a player genuinely enjoys a game and is willing to pay for a better gaming experience. Gaming companies need to charge fees to maintain operations and update their games.

However, I also hope that gaming companies will design payment mechanisms rationally and fairly to ensure that they do not exploit players.