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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.
no subject
Thank you.
"According to our analysis, the most powerful factor was whether or not the experimenter directed the teacher to administer the constantly rising shock levels. In conditions where the teacher was free to choose the shock levels, very few proceeded to the maximum voltage."
It is good to know what makes the differences. Now we just have to deal with the fact that the people at the top of our government are all in favor of 450 volts.