The Political Compass
Sixty-odd propositions place you on economic and social axes, then show you exactly where Thatcher and Gandhi ended up.
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How to get the most from it
The Political Compass sits in Personality Tests under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Typologies, moral dilemmas, purity scores and which-character quizzes. Somewhere between genuine psychometrics and a magazine back page, and both ends are entertaining.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Political Compass: quick answers
Is The Political Compass free?
Yes. The Political Compass is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Political Compass?
No. You can use The Political Compass without signing up for anything.
Does The Political Compass work on a phone?
Yes. The Political Compass works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Political Compass safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Political Compass take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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