Obedience to Authority
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What’s it about?
In a landmark experiment, ordinary people deliver what they believe are lethal shocks to a stranger—just because a man in a lab coat told them to. This book reveals the terrifying mechanics of obedience and the hidden potential for cruelty within us all.
You’ll learn
- How the 'agentic state' overrides conscience
- Why small steps lead to big atrocities
- The power of a single dissenter to break obedience
- How distance from victims enables cruelty