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The Lucifer Effect

Understanding How Good People Turn Evil
Summary:

The book examines the psychological mechanisms that can lead ordinary individuals to engage in reprehensible acts, using the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment as a case study. It explores the influence of situational variables and systemic structures on human behavior, challenging the notion that evil deeds are solely the result of personal pathology.

Key points:

1. Situational Forces: Zimbardo argues that people's behavior can be heavily influenced by their environment, leading them to act in ways they normally wouldn't.

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