Выпуск №295. История об эксперименте Милгрэма. СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫЙ ЛЕТНИЙ ФОРМАТ
Summary
Hosts Daniel Antonenko, Yulia Bystryzka, and Alexander Nisuk discuss the controversial Milgram experiment on obedience to authority. They detail how ordinary participants administered what they believed were lethal electric shocks to others under instruction. The episode explores the ethical implications, the 65% compliance rate, and how situational pressure influences human behavior. Finally, the hosts thank a listener for a significant financial donation.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of the Milgram experiment
Stanley Milgram's background and hypothesis on obedience
Experimental setup: participants, actors, and the shock device
The procedure: administering shocks for wrong answers
Experimenter prompts and participant reactions
Results: 65% obedience rate and variations
Debriefing and ethical controversies of the study
Discussion on situational influence vs. character
Listener appreciation and donation from Ali Khan
Closing remarks and farewell
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