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Episode 2 – The Stanford Prison Experiment: Science or Just a Bad Frat Party?

27m | Aug 5, 2025

What happens when you give college kids uniforms, sunglasses, and unchecked power? In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo found out — and it got dark fast

In this episode of Psychology 1-0-Dumb, comedian Cansu and psych nerd Has break down the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment: how it spiraled out of control, why it’s one of the most controversial studies in psychology, and whether it was science… or just hazing with clipboards

🚨 Spoiler: Absolute power corrupts absolutely — especially when you’re nineteen

🎧 Listen now — and follow us on Instagram @psychology10dumb to engage with us and see more psychological chaos

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