The Shocking Truth About Human Obedience – The Milgram Experiment

🎙️ What makes an ordinary person deliver a fatal electric shock to a stranger? Discover the infamous 1961 psychology experiment that revealed a terrifying truth about authority – and changed science forever. 

Would you follow an order if it meant harming someone else? This episode dives into one of history's most controversial psychological studies – the Milgram Experiment – where 65% of participants were willing to administer "lethal" shocks simply because a man in a lab coat told them to. Perfect for Matura students, we explore the ethics, the lasting impact, and the chilling lessons about human nature.

  ⚡ What You'll Uncover:  
✅   The Setup: How Yale scientists used deception to test obedience to authority
✅   The Shocking Result: Why 65% of ordinary people went to the maximum "450-volt" shock
✅   The Real-World Link: How the trial of Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann inspired the experiment
✅   The Ethical Firestorm: Why this study can NEVER be repeated today
✅   Key Vocabulary:  Obedience, authority, ethical guidelines, psychological stress 

  📚 Why This Matters for Your Exam:  
-   Discussion Themes: Ethics in science • Individual responsibility • Power of authority
-   Critical Thinking: Analyze a landmark study that redefined psychology
-   Historical Context: Connect 1960s science to post-WWII societal questions

  🎧 Perfect For Students Who:  
- Need compelling examples for ethics or science-themed exam questions
- Want to sound sophisticated discussing psychology and human behavior
- Love true stories that reveal unsettling truths about society

 "The banality of evil" – how ordinary people can commit extraordinary acts under orders. 

  P.S.   This story will give you one of the most powerful examples for any ethics or society-related exam question!   

  Warning:   May cause you to question why people follow orders – and what you would do. ⚡🤔