Stanley Milgram
Stanley Milgram was an influential American social psychologist famed for his controversial experiments on obedience to authority figures. His work highlighted the lengths to which individuals would go in following orders, even when those orders conflicted with their personal morals. Milgram's experiments have raised ethical questions and have significantly shaped discussions about authority, moral responsibility, and human behavior.
Born on Aug 15, 1933 (91 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,679 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,986 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,687 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 3 | 46,833,665 | 24,352 | $263,000 | 108$ |
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Hungary:
Stanley Milgram conducted the famous obedience experiment that examined people's willingness to follow authority.
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Venezuela:
Stanley Milgram conducted an experiment in 1967 that helped popularize the theory of six degrees of separation.
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Serbia:
Stanley Milgram is often cited as the leader of one of the most unethical psychological studies, studying obedience to authority.
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