The Economic Times

Who was Philip Zimbardo? A look at the man behind the Stanford Prison Experiment as Netflix revisits his controversial study in a reality TV show

In 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment, led by Philip Zimbardo, sought to investigate how individuals behave when assigned specific social roles. College students were designated as either guards or prisoners, resulting in significant psychological impacts. The Netflix adaptation, 'New Stanford Prison Experiment,' immerses 30 participants in a real prison for two weeks while ensuring their safety.