8values Political Test Explained: What Was TLDR News' Results? - TLDR News

The video discusses the political compass and its criticisms, introducing the Eight Values Test as an improved alternative. It explains the test's four axes: economic, diplomatic, state, and society, detailing what each axis represents. The video analyzes audience results, showing a left-wing tendency, and discusses the implications of these findings in the context of Western democracies. It emphasizes the importance of viewing politics beyond the traditional left-right spectrum.

What was the main criticism of the political compass that led to the development of the Eight Values Survey?

• It was too complex.

• It had a bias and lacked a 'no preference' option.

• It was only available online.

• It was too short.

What unique feature does the Eight Values Survey have compared to the political compass?

• It includes a 'no preference' option.

• It has more questions.

• It is available in multiple languages.

• It is shorter in length.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four axes in the Eight Values Survey?

• Diplomatic

• Cultural

• Society

• Economic

What belief is associated with the equality side of the economic axis?

• Focus on rapid economic growth

• Support for laissez-faire capitalism

• Support for socialist proposals

• Emphasis on privatization

On the diplomatic axis, what is a characteristic of those on the global side?

• Advocacy for international cooperation

• Support for military expansion

• Focus on national interests

• Preference for isolationism

What does the survey reveal about the audience's political leanings?

• They are predominantly right-wing.

• They are evenly split between left and right.

• They show a strong left-wing tendency.

• They are mostly apolitical.

How does the survey suggest Western societies compare on a global scale?

• They are more right-wing globally.

• They are more left-wing globally.

• They are more authoritarian globally.

• They are neutral globally.