Topic: Personality Inventory

The Minnesota Multipersonality Inventory (MMPI) is presented as a more rigorous, albeit "nasty," alternative to popular personality quizzes. The hosts discuss the legality of using such tests for employment screening, noting that it can identify "psychos" and individuals with "bizarre mentation." An anecdote about Ziff Davis using the test on employees is shared, highlighting its focus on clinical indicators like anxiety and cynicism.

The hosts discuss the philosophy behind their conversational format, emphasizing total honesty and a lack of rehearsal. Dvorak reflects on a computer-based career guidance test that identified his ideal profession as a "critic" due to his natural cynicism. They contrast their "reality-based" approach with the polished, fake nature of mainstream media.

The hosts analyze the transition of No Agenda from a casual Friday conversation about the Financial Times to a structured deconstruction of news. Dvorak shares an anecdote about taking a career guidance personality test (MMPI) that identified his ideal profession as a "critic." They emphasize that the show's chemistry relies on their complementary life experiences and natural cynicism.