The author, journalist of the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper, talks in an accessible and fascinating way about the young science of socionics, which is rapidly gaining popularity in Russia. Using examples of interviews with politicians, film, pop and sports stars, he describes 16 types of personality, all possible combinations of relationships between them and gives recommendations on how to achieve mutual understanding and harmony in the family and at work, how to find your place in life using strong character qualities.