In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... Niccolo Machiavelli & Machiavellianism! That's a mouthful! And it was a big topic to conquer, but as always, Zack made it look easy. If you've ever heard the phrase, "the ends justify the means," then you have an intro to the glorious evil that is Niccolo Machiavelli. You have to have been a pretty rough dude to end up with a psychological disorder named after you - and this one's a doozy. Join us to learn what *not* to do when running a country... or a business or a household for that matter! Machiavelli's techniques may have worked to an extent (otherwise, why is he so famous?!), but they certainly are not a way to live your life. If you are worried that you have some Machiavellianism in you, head over to https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/MACH-IV/ to take the test and see how you score! Hopefully the results are pleasing, and if not, maybe do a little soul searching. Be a good person!

Highlights include: 

- The Dark Triad (about as scary as it sounds)

- Zack's "Machiavellianism" Score

- Multiple Simon Cowell references

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