I think it’s generally useful to abandon the notions of the Political Compass. Rather than relying on online tests, ask yourself if you think public ownership should be the principle aspect of the economy, or private ownership, and that will tell you if you’re more left-wing or right-wing.
Yep, it’s all vibes-based and merely attempts to approximate ideologies while obscuring their real mechanisms. It adds confusion more than it clarifies.
I think it’s generally useful to abandon the notions of the Political Compass. Rather than relying on online tests, ask yourself if you think public ownership should be the principle aspect of the economy, or private ownership, and that will tell you if you’re more left-wing or right-wing.
Im unaware of any political science program that would advocate for the Nolan Square at this point.
Yep, it’s all vibes-based and merely attempts to approximate ideologies while obscuring their real mechanisms. It adds confusion more than it clarifies.