Obedience to Authority

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on Milgram's famous experiment, which showed how inclined people are to obey authority, even if it contradicts their personal moral beliefs.
• The experiment was conducted at Yale University and involved participants who believed they were administering electric shocks to others.
• Milgram found that 65% of participants were willing to reach the maximum voltage level despite the screams and pleas to stop from the "victim."
• The book raises important questions about the nature of human obedience and moral responsibility.
• Milgram also explored the influence of various factors on the level of obedience, such as the proximity of authority and victim, as well as the presence of support from others.
• Milgram's experiment sparked significant ethical debates and led to a reevaluation of standards for conducting psychological research.