In this episode we discuss how to create evil in a research laboratory, what makes people “turn evil”, we examine the definition of heroism, dig into the famous Stanford Prison Experiment, explore time paradoxes, and much more with the legendary Dr. Philip Zimbardo. 

Dr. Zimbardo is an internationally recognized scholar, educator, researcher and media personality, winning numerous awards and honors in each of these domains. He has been a Stanford University professor since 1968, where he conducted the famous Stanford Prison Experiment. His career is noted for giving psychology away to the public through his popular PBS-TV series, Discovering Psychology, along with many text and trade books, among his 500+ publications. He was recently president of the American Psychological Association.

 We discuss:How to create evil in a research laboratoryThe different kinds of evilIs there a fixed line between good and evil?What is the definition of heroism (and how its distinct from altruism)How Dr. Z defines evil (and why thats important)What happens when you put only good people in a really bad situation?The inside take on the famous Stanford Prison ExperimentHow a situation can create an emotional breakdown in a normal, healthy, smart person in less than 36 hoursThe social processes that can grease the slippery slope of evilHow normal people can transform into monstersThe substantial risks of dehumanizationThe power of the heroic imaginationHow teachers can bring the best out in their studentsThe time paradox and how we live with vastly different time perspectives How conflicts derive from people’s differing time perspectivesIf you want to hear from a titan of psychology about the inner workings of the human mind - listen to this episode! 

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