supposedly some people are programmed to be programmed. There is no way to save them anymore. I have given up on some because there is just no way to connect with them, like an electric gadget without its cord. I had no idea there was a hype about these flies! The only things I bother about are mosquitoes because they bite, and roaches because, well, they are roaches. But I no longer panic when I see one, not even when i see 10. That is just part of living in the boonies!
Fromm had an interesting analysis of the experiment. About 35% of the shock administrators refused to continue. The vast majority of the rest showed significant distress over what they were doing. A small minority were psychopaths. The obedience of the majority is of course disturbing. But a big minority had conscience and the strength of character to decline further cruelty.
Too many are still "just following orders"
Ugh. Just keeping everyone conditioned for the next round
supposedly some people are programmed to be programmed. There is no way to save them anymore. I have given up on some because there is just no way to connect with them, like an electric gadget without its cord. I had no idea there was a hype about these flies! The only things I bother about are mosquitoes because they bite, and roaches because, well, they are roaches. But I no longer panic when I see one, not even when i see 10. That is just part of living in the boonies!
Fromm had an interesting analysis of the experiment. About 35% of the shock administrators refused to continue. The vast majority of the rest showed significant distress over what they were doing. A small minority were psychopaths. The obedience of the majority is of course disturbing. But a big minority had conscience and the strength of character to decline further cruelty.
Possibly the best plan!
Oy vey. Lantern bugs sure are shining a light on lots of psychological patterns!
Nothing to See Here.