Is the Enneagram Scientific Progress or Regress? | Jay Medenwaldt | TEDxNWC

The Enneagram is common in society as a tool to better understand ourselves and others. Many people use it to determine compatibility or learn more about their personality type. However, this test can sometimes do more harm than help to our personal lives. It allows people to make instant judgments about people they just met or justify dislike of certain personality types. This talk shows the psychology of the Enneagram, and how stories surrounding the it can reduce people to a number, and perpetuate harmful ideas that lead to negative consequences among family, friends, and society as a whole. Dr. Jay Medenwaldt is currently an assistant professor of psychology at Northwestern College, IA. He served in the Air Force as a behavioral scientist for nine years before earning a PhD in social psychology and an MDiv in apologetics, ethics, and biblical studies. His research and ministry work focus on how psychological factors affect religious beliefs. His forthcoming book examines the enneagram through the lens of science and Christian theology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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