

Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology
Oct 29, 2022
Psychologist Stanley Milgram's infamous Milgram Shock Experiment is revisited in this podcast. Professor Alex Haslam challenges common misconceptions about the experiment and explores the nature of evil. They discuss the unethical aspects of the experiment, the role of leadership, and the persistence of blind obedience. The podcast also explores the legacy and ethical impact of infamous psychology experiments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Nature of Evil: Revisiting the Milgram Shock Experiment
02:02 • 8min
Understanding the Role of Leadership and Identification in Tyrannical Projects
10:10 • 4min
Unethical aspects of the Milgram shock experiment
14:05 • 11min
The Persistence of Blind Obedience and the Role of Leaders
24:53 • 2min
The Legacy and Ethical Impact of Infamous Psychology Experiments
26:56 • 2min