Why The Political Compass Sucks...And What's Better

Name: Why The Political Compass Sucks...And What's Better
Uploaded: 2023-09-18T20:59:28
Duration: 20 min

We've all taken the political compass test. It's fun, it doesn't take long, and it's a good way to dip your toe into political labels. The only problem is...it kinda sucks. Let's take a look at how to go beyond the political compass. - Second Thought Citations and further re... read more

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