Art by Christopher Chen We all, at some point in our lives, seek an answer to the question “Who am I?” In theory, personality tests are a great way to answer this question, but most of them have little to no scientific validity and thus are not meaningful. And those that do have validity, such as the Big Five, tend to test only for directly observable traits, at the expense … [Read more...] about MBTI Stands Out Among Personality Tests
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CDC Warning Presented in a Veil of Condescension
Art by Christine Nelson The Centers for Disease Control recently released an infographic warning against fetal alcohol syndrome. The means of delivering this information, however, struck a nerve. According to the infographic, the CDC recommends that all sexually active women who are not using birth control should abstain from alcohol consumption. The infographic also … [Read more...] about CDC Warning Presented in a Veil of Condescension
The MBTI is Nothing But Pseudoscience
Art by Christine Nelson "Four letters; say them and I'll know who you are" is essentially the mental statement people seem to make whenever they ask for someone's MBTI. But here's some background first. MBTI, shorthand for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, is essentially a complex personality test. The purpose of this test is "to make the theory of psychological types … [Read more...] about The MBTI is Nothing But Pseudoscience
Find Peace Among the Chaos
Photo by Jenna Aguilera Walking down the uneven, not-so-clean streets of bustling Buenos Aires can feel a bit unsettling at times. The city is constantly changing, the people are always moving, the dogs are always pooping (seriously, keep an eye on the ground at all times). Mysterious liquids will sometimes land on you out of nowhere and the buses would rather run you over … [Read more...] about Find Peace Among the Chaos
Staff Editorial: Moving the Race Conversation Forward
Art by Peau PorotesanoThrough Yik Yak posts and a recent "blackface" posting, the topic of race has come up formally and informally, academically and personally. It’s something the Pepperdine community has discussed and debated, but it still seems to be something we don’t fully understand. Our goal is to prevent racism by creating a space for dialogue, moving the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Moving the Race Conversation Forward
