Dark History: The Horrifying Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) Real or Fake?
Imagine answering a simple newspaper ad, expecting a straightforward 'psychological study of prison life,' only to find yourself thrust into one of history's most notorious psychological experiments. This is exactly what happened to a group of unsuspecting students in 1971 at Stanford University, under the guidance of Philip Zimbardo.
With a flip of a coin, these young men were cast into roles of either prisoners or guards, never anticipating the emotional whirlwind ahead. Within just a few days, the walls of the mock prison echoed with unsettling chaos, bringing to light the raw and complex facets of human behavior. The experiment had to be cut short.
An article from Psychology Today claims Zimbardo told the guards what to do, including which "tortures" to use, and that what he has tried to portray as genuine emotion by prisoners was really just them trying to act like stereotypical prisoners.
Beyond the headlines and academic discussions, at its core, this story is about real people and the surprising, often alarming paths we might walk when placed in extreme environments. Let's dive deep into the personal journeys, emotions, and lessons from this ethically controversial experiment.
Video Credit: @PlainlyDifficult
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