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When Things Fall Apart (Throwback)

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Unraveling the Stanford Prison Experiment

This chapter explores the Stanford Prison Experiment, highlighting the dramatic behavioral shifts of participants assigned as guards and prisoners. It critically examines the ethical implications and the lasting impact of the experiment on psychological research, questioning the conclusions drawn about human nature. Through its narrative, the chapter challenges listeners to reconsider accepted truths about power dynamics and human behavior.

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