Infamous study of humanity's 'dark side' may actually show how to keep it at bay
Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 23:50
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, a modern day graduate student in sociology sees a great deal more nuance in their performances.