Take the Political Compass Test - Compare to Ghengis Khan, Gandhi & More

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The discussion revolves around participants taking a political compass test that evaluates their social and political views based on a series of questions. The results are compared to historical figures such as Genghis Khan, Gandhi, and others, prompting reflections on personal political beliefs and the perceived accuracy of the test.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share their scores and express how they relate to various political figures, with one noting a score close to Gandhi.
  • Several participants discuss the interpretation of specific questions, particularly one about religious values in education, leading to varying responses.
  • There are differing opinions on the test's complexity, with some finding it simplistic while others feel it accurately reflects their views.
  • Participants express concern about the balance of political perspectives within the forum, suggesting a desire for a more centrist representation.
  • Some participants reflect on the implications of extreme scores, with one humorously noting their unexpected political extremity.
  • One participant mentions the generational gap in perspectives, referencing younger members and their views.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the accuracy or complexity of the test. While some find it reflective of their beliefs, others criticize it as overly simplistic. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about the representation of political views within the forum.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying interpretations of the test questions and scores, indicating a reliance on personal perspectives and definitions that may not be universally agreed upon.

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This one has about 50 questions on social and political issues. After you take the survey, your political compass is scored and shown relative to figures such as Ghengis Khan, Gandhi, GWBush, Chirac, Nelson Mandela, and so on.

On another science board, all the scientists ended up in the same quadrant. (My own score was around -5 on the vertical axis, -5 on the horizontal axis, so my social and political outlook lines up with the Dalai Llama, for example, :biggrin: , and not George Bush.

How about you? Click on the link to read more, and then select "Take the test!"

http://www.digitalronin.f2s.com/politicalcompass/index.php
 
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ULP, I am a Gandhi type.
 
I scored Economic Left/Right: -3.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.33

This puts me close to the middle, which is where I consider my views.
 
-1, -2.7

I had to read that last question a few times. The one about whether or not I would not not put my children in a school that does not not teach non-religious values.
 
Evo said:
I scored Economic Left/Right: -3.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.33

This puts me close to the middle, which is where I consider my views.

That is scary, you were within .1 of my score and i think I am extreem
 
mattmns said:
-1, -2.7

I had to read that last question a few times. The one about whether or not I would not not put my children in a school that does not not teach non-religious values.
Do you mean this one?

"I would not wish to send my child to a school that did not instill religious values."

They're saying that you would prefer to send your child to a school that taught religion.
 
Yeah that was the one. I just had to read it a few times to see what they were really saying :smile: That was a definite strongly disagree for me.
 
mattmns said:
Yeah that was the one. I just had to read it a few times to see what they were really saying :smile: That was a definite strongly disagree for me.
Yep, me too.

Wolram, if you are that close to my score, you can't be extreme. :smile:
 
Beware of geneticists posting personality tests. :biggrin:
 
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I think that this is test too simplistic.
 
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I found it to be quite accurate for me.
 
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Economic Left/Right: -1.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.87
 
  • #13
Economic Left/Right: -6.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.69

I'm more than half-way to Anarcho-communism. :smile:
 
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Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 3.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.36

No surprise I guess...
 
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Evo said:
I scored Economic Left/Right: -3.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.33

This puts me close to the middle, which is where I consider my views.

Well, that's not the middle...sorry to burst your bubble...
 
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Townsend said:
Well, that's not the middle...sorry to burst your bubble...
That depends on your perspective.

Looks like the middle to me. :smile:
 
  • #17
Berislav said:
I think that this is test too simplistic.

LOL. I predict you fell around a few unsavory individuals. You're probably right, it's probably too simplistic. :smile:
 
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Archon said:
Economic Left/Right: -6.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.69

I'm more than half-way to Anarcho-communism. :smile:

I love meeting people more extreme than me. Hi Archon!
 
  • #19
pattylou said:
I love meeting people more extreme than me. Hi Archon!
Greetings from the far left. :smile:
 
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Archon said:
That depends on your perspective.

Looks like the middle to me. :smile:

Well yes, an extreme view does tend to make other, more moderate positions seem more in the middle.

Thats one thing I like about PF, you get people with just about every possible point of view. Although I would have to say this site is not balanced in terms of left right...I would like to see it a bit more balanced. We can have a high standard deviation, that's cool, just with the median more centered.
 
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i got -2.13 and -.51 although I don't really know what that means.
 
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Townsend said:
Well yes, an extreme view does tend to make other, more moderate positions seem more in the middle.

Thats one thing I like about PF, you get people with just about every possible point of view. Although I would have to say this site is not balanced in terms of left right...I would like to see it a bit more balanced. We can have a high standard deviation, that's cool, just with the median more centered.
Hey, my red dot is pretty damn close to the middle.
 
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And this site is a hell of a lot closer to the midde than most of the sites I visit!

(Of course, the far right ones scare the cr*p out of me!)
 
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Woah! Easy there, tiger!
Economic Left/Right: -7.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.31
I think I was too liberal (haha...) with my 'very strongly's... Who'd've thought that someone quietly enjoying The Love Boat and a glass of wine would be so politically extreme?
 
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:smile:

We know about you "Love Boat" types. Probably sitting there, watching Captain Stubing, thinking about the good old days when you wondered if Mary and Murray were going to start having a thing on Mary Tyler Moore.

You know, back during Vietnam and Watergate. Yeah... I got your number, you liberal you.
 
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pattylou said:
:smile:

We know about you "Love Boat" types. Probably sitting there, watching Captain Stubing, thinking about the good old days when you wondered if Mary and Murray were going to start having a thing on Mary Tyler Moore.

You know, back during Vietnam and Watergate. Yeah... I got your number, you liberal you.
Except she was only born in 1982. (don't you hate how young all these kids are on here?) :devil:
 
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Except she was only born in 1982. (don't you hate how young all these kids are on here?)

Oh man. There goes my best theory of the day.
 
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by popular request
 
  • #29
Economic Left/Right: 0.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
 
  • #30
Economic Left/Right: 0.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.21
 

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