Infamous Study of Humanity's 'Dark Side' May Actually Show How to Keep It at Bay
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 15:30
in Psychology & Sociology
In 1961, with memories of Holocaust atrocities and the prosecution of Nazi officials at Nuremburg still fresh, psychologist Stanley Milgram undertook a series of now infamous experiments on obedience and reprehensible behavior. But Milgram divided his subjects into just two categories: obedient or disobedient. After examining the experiences of more than 100 of Milgram's participants, Matthew Hollander, a graduate student in sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sees a great deal more nuance in their performances.