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Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology
Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology
Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology
Saturday 29th October 2022
Rethink the lessons from Milgram's obedience study and the Stanford Prison experiment in this eye-opening episode of 'All In The Mind'.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Obedience: The Real Lessons from Milgram and Stanford Prison Experiments
The message of Milgram is that people blindly obey the orders of an authority figure and that leads them to perpetrate acts of harm. But the reality is that most acts of tyranny are the result of engaged followership, where people buy into the project and go along with it to the extent that they identify with it.
Ever wondered why people commit terrible acts when ordered to? This episode of 'All In The Mind' takes a deep dive into two of psychology's most infamous experiments: Stanley Milgram's obedience study and the Stanford Prison experiment. Host Lynne Malcolm speaks with Professor Alex Haslam, who sheds light on the often misunderstood results of these studies. While Milgram's work is typically seen as proof that people will blindly follow authority, Haslam argues that the truth is more complex.
Most harmful actions come from 'engaged followership', where individuals identify with the goals of the group and commit acts because they believe in the cause. This episode doesn't just stop at reinterpreting old data; it also tackles the ethical questions surrounding these experiments and what they reveal about human nature. Perfect for anyone curious about the darker sides of psychology and the nuances of human behavior.