Distraction Dive
Semi-scripted, occasionally well researched deep dives by two STEM background straight dudes who are too into their feelings. Expect random tangents, mild existential crises, and way too much time spent dissecting their feelings, sometimes followed up with an MLA styled bibliography about it.
Distraction Dive
Episode 5-1: The Myers-Briggs Capitalism Test
In Part 1 of this two-part special of Distraction Dive, hosts Del & Red kick off a deep dive into the world of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. In this section, we unravel how the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) works, question the science behind its design, and explore how capitalism may have skewed its origins and influenced the creators.
Join us as we debunk common myths, dissect the evidence available to us, and set the stage for a broader conversation on personality testing. Whether you’re a psychology buff or just curious about the true story behind MBTI, this episode promises a mix of humor, critical insights, and thought-provoking analysis.
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[Sorurce 5: The Myers-Briggs Company. www.themyersbriggs.com.]
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[Source 7: Lin, Chujun, and R. Michael Alvarez. "Personality Traits Are Directly Associated with Anti-Black Prejudice in the United States." PubMed Central, edited by Shang E. Ha, U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7329088/. Accessed Feb. 2025.]