Wanted: People Willing to Stand Up to 'Legitimate Authority' Mickey Z.

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Mickey Z. -- World News Trust

June 25, 2020

“There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority … Relatively few people have the resources needed to resist authority.” (Stanley Milgram)

Thanks to my financial situation, I have become quite adept at attaining free trials for a wide range of streaming services. Most recently, I got a no-cost week of something called “Magnolia Selects” and had the pleasure of watching a film called Experimenter. It’s a cinematic retelling of the infamous Milgram experiment. This trailer will give you an idea of the film:

This short video will provide some background on the notorious experiment:

I came away from this viewing experience with myriad questions and thoughts. To help with my own processing, I’ve juxtaposed some of Milgram’s observations with the details of a real-life example. The coda offered me a hint of solace. I hope it does the same for you.

Full disclosure: War crimes described below.

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