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I knew I had heard of this kind of thing before - how about this link ref the Milgram experiment.
In Repeat of Milgram’s Electric Shock Experiment, People Still Pull the Lever | 80beats | Discover MagazineWhooops - now what are the dogs getting up to? -
I saw it in the Metro yesterday.
it is a known psychology experiment.
I am surprised people still fall for it.
And even more surprised that people still cant think and have good morals for themselves.
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Doesn't that just go to show the beast that lies in each of us? Most of us can keep it under control, but what would it take to unleash it? Very, very scary
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Was it complied with because of the thrill of power- or blind following?
Both are appalling- but the former is surely more worrying
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I think the contestants are thick but more worrying is the executioners. Now they must definitely be sickComment
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Yup, the Milgram experiment has been reproduced quite a few times. Derren Brown did it on his show where he convinced 5 members of the public to hold up a security van!
I believe it's a proof that people will do things they wouldn't ordinarily if told to be a person in authority or a uniform.
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The guy shouting "Let me out of here!" in the BBC video sounds like Jools Holland!
The results of the experiments don't surprise me much at all though. I've not heard of them before but the findings getainly fit with the way I understand things.
The point about those with experience of rebelling being more likely to refuse was an interesting one.Last edited by organic; 18-03-2010, 04:09 PM.Comment
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Kind of a bit like a 'Lord of the Flies' scenario?
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Surely this is far more deplorableOriginally posted by wikipediaCurrent Executive Board Members at Ollietopia Inc:
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Ollie - the experiment? The distress? That most continued?
I think I agree that all are pretty deplorable, but wonder what you meant.Comment
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I would call that experiment totally obscene. The rest is worrying.....Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.Comment
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The contestants were told it was a game show pilot - I'd think that was a hefty clue that the participants would not actually come to any harm, despite the appearance of the effect if the button-pushing.
Also - how arrogant of the organisers to set up this type of event and then blame those taking part and make assumptions about them on the basis of a game show pilot.My hopes are not always realized but I always hope (Ovid)
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