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Will I learn from their afflictions? Have I learned from my mistakes?
My poem "An Obedience Experiment" is now online at Rattle as this week's Poets Respond. There are notes included.
I am honored that the poem is being published in this fashion; I wish there had been no occasion to write it.
In 1961, Stanley Milgram found that 65% of his subjects complied all the way to the final supposed 450 volts. The percentages on a re-run in 2006 were nearly identical. Either we change the numbers or that 35% is going to burn out fast. I prefer Option A.
I am honored that the poem is being published in this fashion; I wish there had been no occasion to write it.
In 1961, Stanley Milgram found that 65% of his subjects complied all the way to the final supposed 450 volts. The percentages on a re-run in 2006 were nearly identical. Either we change the numbers or that 35% is going to burn out fast. I prefer Option A.
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Pleased to meet you! I know Dąbrowski's name and the general idea of his theory, but very little of the details. I appreciate the link.
But the short form is... we're made for this. We do as individuals need breaks to recharge over time because this is a marathon relay-race, not a single-runner sprint. But you've reminded me that this is what I'm built to do.
Then I'm glad the poem was useful to you. Thank you for telling me.