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Obedience to Authority

Psychology

Obedience to Authority

Psychology

Obedience to Authority

Stanley Milgram

The main idea in this book: The majority of individuals will unquestioningly comply with the orders of perceived authority figures, even if it entails causing harm to others. This is because going against authority requires a significant amount of effort, which will also bring about stress and self-doubt. However, this does not mean that we are destined to simply follow the crowd. Each and every one of us has the potential to be a hero. Suggested additional reading: Intelligent Disobedience by Ira Chaleff Intelligent Disobedience (2015) provides insight into the reasons behind our inclination to blindly obey orders – even when we are aware that we shouldn't. It equips you with all the necessary tools to effectively resist rules, regulations, and orders that you know to be wrong or harmful – all without putting yourself in jeopardy. Have any feedback? We would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on our content! Simply send an email to [email protected] with the book's title as the subject line and share your opinions! Interested in sharing with your team? Did you know we also offer subscriptions for companies? Click on the link below, or request your Learning & Development team to reach out, to discover how you and your team can utilize to elevate yourselves—both personally and professionally.

12 min

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Einblick

Worum geht es?

The book "Obedience to Authority" from 1974 delves into the more sinister aspects of human psychology. It tackles complex subjects such as the reasons behind our compliance with orders and the extent to which we are willing to go when instructed. Drawing upon the author's influential research, the book examines how individuals who are typically moral can transform into ruthless beings given specific circumstances.

Buchzusammenfassung

Stanley Milgram remains one of the most important and influential scientists in social psychology. His famous “Milgram Experiment” at Yale University has made its way into psychology and popular science books around the world.

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Alle Bissen

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Complying with power has resulted in some of the most atrocious acts in the course of human history.

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