Lucifer Effect Trazos Criminales: The Stanford Experiment

In the latest episode of the podcast Trazos Criminales, by Óyenos Audio, we dive into a disturbing question.

What drives a good person to commit brutal acts of evil?

This dilemma has been studied by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, a renowned social psychologist.

In 1971, he conducted an experiment that revealed surprising insights into human nature.

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Philip Zimbardo’s experiment, known as the «Stanford Prison Experiment,» simulated a prison environment.

Healthy participants were randomly assigned roles as prisoners or guards.

What started as a study of power dynamics quickly turned into an unsettling exploration of dehumanization.

Within days, the «guards» began exhibiting abusive behaviors, while the «prisoners» fell into despair and submission.

Zimbardo found that dehumanization doesn’t always stem from individual traits.

It often emerges from circumstances that encourage the abuse of power.

This phenomenon, known as the «Lucifer Effect,» suggests something unsettling.

Anyone, in the right context, can cross the line between good and evil.

Don’t miss this fascinating episode of the Trazos Criminales podcast, where we delve into the Lucifer Effect.

We explore the implications of Zimbardo’s findings and how they relate to current situations.

We invite listeners to reflect on the fragility of human morality.

Listen in and discover what factors can lead a good person to commit acts of evil, available on your favorite audio platform!

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