Stanley Milgram: Blind Obedience

World War II had an incredible psychological impact on the world in addition to the vast physical consequences. Not only was the planet in shock that such a terrible thing actually happened, but very few people understood how it was possible for the Nazis to do the horrible things they did without feeling remorse for the lives they stole. Were they simply heartless killers? Why did the soldiers all hate the Jews and other minorities persecuted? This seemed to be the truth, until a select few scientists took a closer look at the possible psychological aspects behind the cold blooded actions of the soldiers. One of these scientists, who experimented with obedience, was Stanley Milgram.
Stanley Milgram was born August 15, 1933 in New York City to parents who had recently emigrated from Europe. Right from the start of he showed great potential in his schooling; he was talented in all subjects, not just one or two. He excelled in high school and went on to major in political s...