Mind & Psychology•September 30, 2025•1 min read

Authority Bias: Following the Leader

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Stanley MilgramContributor

Milgram Experiment

In the famous experiment, participants administered what they thought were lethal electric shocks to a stranger, simply because a man in a lab coat told them to “please continue.” 65% of people went all the way to 450 volts. We trust symbols of authority (uniforms, titles) more than we trust our own judgment.

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Stanley Milgram

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