Rationally Speaking Podcast Rationally Speaking #78 - Intelligence and Personality Testing
Jan 13, 2013
Dive into the intriguing world of intelligence and personality testing! Discover the Flynn effect and why rising IQ scores challenge genetic explanations. Unpack the reliability of popular assessments like IQ tests and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Explore the complexities of personality traits, focusing on the factor of openness and its implications. Plus, engage with the ongoing debate over the G factor in intelligence measurement. Finally, ponder the philosophy of effective altruism and the concept of non-reading as an intellectual pursuit.
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Myers-Briggs Inaccuracy
- Julia Galev took the Myers-Briggs test multiple times, receiving different results each time.
- She realized her answers reflected aspirations rather than genuine self-perception.
Myers-Briggs and Jung
- The Myers-Briggs test, based on Carl Jung's psychology, lacks empirical evidence.
- Jung's skepticism towards statistics and interest in non-scientific topics raise concerns about the test's validity.
Effective Despite Theory
- Some practices, like acupuncture or herbal remedies, work despite flawed underlying theories.
- Unfortunately, the Myers-Briggs lacks evidence of efficacy, unlike these examples.
