How dark is your personality?

Do you have a ruthless streak? Psychologists believe the “dark triad” of personality – Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy – might help you succeed in life. To measure your own dark side, choose how much you agree or disagree with the simple statements below – and we’ll tell you how dastardly you actually are. 

• Go to the BBC future micro page here 

This is part of BBC Future’s “Best of 2015” list, BBC’s greatest hits of the year, including: – 

• How dark is your personality?
  
• The dystopian lake filled by the world’s tech lust
  
• How to spot a liar
  
• The downsides of being drop dead gorgeous …

and much more. Browse the full list 

Photo credit: BBC. Words: David Robson. Artwork: Adam Proctor. Design: Edward Fairman and Oksana Khristenko.