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Ep. 123 Stanford Prison Experiment

Jan 10, 20251 hr 8 min
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Episode description

In this gripping episode, we explore one of the most infamous psychological studies ever conducted: the Stanford Prison Experiment. What started as a two-week simulation in a mock prison quickly spiraled out of control, exposing the disturbing ease with which ordinary people can slip into roles of power and submission.
Join us as we unravel the controversial methods and shocking outcomes of Dr. Philip Zimbardo’s 1971 study. We’ll discuss how the experiment has shaped our understanding of human behavior, the ethical firestorm it sparked, and whether the results hold up to scrutiny today.
Are we all capable of cruelty under the right circumstances? Tune in to uncover the chilling lessons from this psychological experiment gone wrong.






  • Stanford Prison Experiment
  • Philip Zimbardo
  • Psychological experiments
  • Human behavior
  • Power dynamics
  • Authority and obedience
  • Ethical controversy
  • Role-playing studies
  • Mock prison
  • Social psychology
  • Human cruelty
  • Prisoners and guards
  • Conformity
  • Dehumanization
  • Experiment ethics





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