1942–2018
Stephen Hawking
Theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author
INTPEnneagram 5w6
Personality Profile
Stephen Hawking
INTP
Enneagram 5w6
I
Introverted
Energized by ideas and reflection
N
Intuitive
Focuses on possibilities and patterns
T
Thinking
Decides based on logic and analysis
P
Perceiving
Prefers flexibility and spontaneity
Estimated Big Five Profile
Openness
78%
Conscientiousness
34%
Extraversion
32%
Agreeableness
38%
Neuroticism
48%
* Estimated from MBTI type. Take the Big Five test for your own precise scores.
Why INTP?
Hawking's pure theoretical approach to physics (Ti dominant), playful wit and ability to see novel possibilities (Ne), and determination to understand the universe from first principles are classic INTP traits.
Key Personality Traits
1Pure theoretical thinking
2Playful humor despite adversity
3Independent intellectual pursuit
4Ability to communicate complex ideas simply
Notable Achievements
- •Pioneered black hole thermodynamics (Hawking radiation)
- •A Brief History of Time — 10M+ copies, 40+ languages
- •Lived 55 years with ALS (given 2 years to live)
- •Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.”
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