The Cube Test is a psychological technique popularized by the book "The Game" for analyzing personality traits. Here's a breakdown of how it works and what it aims to reveal:

Overview of the Cube Test

  • Originated from pick-up artist culture
  • Used as a "cold read" technique to build rapport
  • Based on visualizing and describing a cube in a desert setting

How to conduct the Cube Test

  • Ask the person to close their eyes and imagine a desert scene
  • Guide them to visualize a cube in the desert
  • Ask questions about the cube's characteristics

Key elements to analyze

  • Size of the cube
    • Large cube suggests high self-confidence
    • Small cube may indicate lower self-esteem
  • Transparency of the cube
    • Clear cube suggests openness in relationships
    • Opaque cube may indicate guardedness
  • Color of the cube
    • Can provide insights into emotional state or personality traits
  • Position of the cube
    • Floating cube may suggest idealistic tendencies
    • Grounded cube could indicate practicality

Interpretation and cold reading

  • Use the person's responses to make personality assessments
  • Provide vague, generally applicable statements
  • Allow the subject to fill in specifics, creating a sense of accuracy
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Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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