Episode 16: Can we be forced into evil behavior?
An episode of the Truth Island podcast, hosted by Aaron Azerad, titled "Episode 16: Can we be forced into evil behavior?" was published on September 20, 2020 and runs 48 minutes.
September 20, 2020 ·48m · Truth Island
Episode Description
Reexamining the studies conducted by Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo, Dave and I discuss whether good people can succumb to vile behavior. Some themes explored are what characteristics allow people to resist, the need to socially conform, past trauma, and empowering the powerless.
Prerequisites: For those unfamiliar with either the Milgram or Zimbardo experiments the following short YouTube clips might serve as helpful:
Khan Academy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2TCfex1aFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJFzqfLMBIw
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