Philip Zimbardo, PhD, on Heroism, Shyness and the Stanford Prison Experiment (SOP69)

Philip Zimbardo, Professor emeritus at Stanford University and famed for the Stanford Prison Experiment, dives into the complexities of heroism and shyness. He discusses how ordinary people can be inspired to act heroically through the Heroic Imagination Project. Zimbardo critiques the ethical debates surrounding his experiment and shares insights on the psychology of time. He also emphasizes transforming bystanders into active participants for social change, touching on contemporary challenges faced by young men in society.