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Mind Mechanics

Mind Mechanics

By: National Media Archive
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 Peel back the layers of human behavior and discover what makes us tick.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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  • Lessons from Yale’s Most Controversial Study

    Lessons from Yale’s Most Controversial Study
    Jul 5 2025

    In this episode, we explore the unsettling story of the Milgram shock experiment at Yale University, where everyday people were asked to press switches they believed sent painful electric shocks to an unseen person. We look at how a white lab coat, a simple wall, and calm instructions made people choose obedience over their own sense of right and wrong. We talk about the lessons that echo from the Second World War, the excuses given by soldiers who claimed they were just following orders, and how Stanley Milgram wanted to test if ordinary people would do the same. We break down how authority, responsibility, and the small details of a situation can push people past their limits, and why this experiment still challenges us to think about ethics, courage, and the power of saying no when it matters most.

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