Contesting the “Nature” Of Conformity: What Milgram and Zimbardo's Studies Really Show

A re-analysis of classic psychology studies suggests that tyranny does not result from blind conformity to rules and roles, but may involve identification with authorities who represent vicious acts as virtuous.

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