bloodrunsclear (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sick bastard. Reminds me of Bioshock.

polarkrackin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"if you were in this position what would you have done." Most likely, anyone partaking in this experiment would fall into their expect rolls and the results would typically be the same because the situation factors impact people more than their personality traits. If you do not agree with me, look up the fundamental attribution error, and start your search there.

whatsername666 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it was through an ad in paper...but they still had psychological tests to ensure there wasnt anything dodgy thier that could make them do this and that it was all conforming to social roles

Keithjustinburton (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You sure we're talking about the same experiment here? Research the methods used to attract participants.

whatsername666 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

there was no proof that the guards in this experiment wanted to inflict suffering, in fatc they all underwent extensive psychological testing to ensure that they didnt !

whatsername666 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i love this experiment, dispite being totally unethically it was fab...made me fall in love with psychology

jumar1281 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i've met zimbardo before, the guy is real creep.. in my opinion

tiemedown (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

interesting but not entirely applicable

DesteniProductions (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Consciousness is programmable--and is how society is controlled

OmnipotentEloquence (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The experiment aside, human beings always role play. It's in our nature to take up a role. For the betterment of the group. But the rulers of today have abused our nature. And created specific roles for us to fill in order to meet their own ends. Roles don't need to mean limits.