This is a really interesting experiment. Take the tests, post them. See how it spreads, and after it's compiled, see how bloggers may or may not differ from the norm. Kinda makes you want to start that blog you've been thinking of, just so you can participate, doesn't it?
In an updated post Richard says "cognitive scientist Chris of Mixing Memory
has kindly volunteered to keep track of the data and analyse the
results. (Apparently there are already some interesting correlations
beginning to show up, but I won't say more until more data is in." He also say that he needs more data from conservative and women bloggers.=============================================================
Overview:
This post is a community experiment with two broad purposes. The first
is to create publicly accessible data about bloggers' personalities,
which may have sociological value in addition to being just plain fun.
The second is to track the propagation of this meme through blogspace.
Full details and explanation can be found on the original posting: http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/2005/06/meme-worth-spreading.html
Instructions (to join in the experiment):
1) Take the IPIP-NEO personality test and the Political Compass quiz, if you have not done so already.
2) Copy to the clipboard that section of this post that is between the double lines,
and paste it into your blog editor. (Blogger users may wish to use
'compose' mode to preserve formatting and hyperlinks. Otherwise, be
sure to add hyperlinks as necessary.)
3) Replace the answers in the "survey" section below with your own.
4) Add your blog information to the "track list", in the form: "Linked title - URL - optional GUID".
5)
Any additional comments should go outside of the double lines,
including the (optional) nomination of bloggers you wish to pass this
experimental meme on to.
6) Post it to your blog!
Survey:
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Religion: agnostic
Occupation: non-profit consultant
Began blogging (dd/mm/yy): 24/07/04
Political Compass results
Left/Right: -5.63
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.26
IPIP-NEO results
EXTRAVERSION: 99
Friendliness 78
Gregariousness 95
Assertiveness 99
Activity Level 64
Excitement-Seeking 99
Cheerfulness 99
AGREEABLENESS: 72
Trust 97
Morality 42
Altruism 82
Cooperation 61
Modesty 3
Sympathy 90
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS: 6
Self-Efficacy 80
Orderliness 1
Dutifulness 9
Achievement-Striving 87
Self-Discipline 6
Cautiousness 1
NEUROTICISM: 19
Anxiety 0
Anger 18
Depression 62
Self-Consciousness 2
Immoderation 72
Vulnerability 24
OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE: 99
Imagination 79
Artistic Interests 89
Emotionality 82
Adventurousness 98
Intellect 84
Liberalism 99
Track List:
1. Philosophy, et cetera - pixnaps.blogspot.com - pixnaps97a2
2. Majikthise - 6ea37d10-e9b9-11d9-8cd6-0800200c9a66
3. Ezra Klein - http://ezraklein.typepad.com
4. Rox Populi - http://roxanne.typepad.com
5. RelentlesslyOptimistic5473311
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