re: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

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I was shocked at how well the experiment worked to the point it makes me believe this was somewhat fake.

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I think they strategically chose which unit to try it on. They knew who the alpha in the unit was and that he would seize control but not go too overboard. I forget the names but without the black guy that took control over the first few weeks, they would have been back to 23 and 1 within 48 hours.

I think the concept can work if the officers throw anyone that acts up in solitary for a while but they have to consistent. The choice is do drugs or fight and lose all privileges or behave and get some freedom. I don't think it can work as the whole jail though. If there wasn't any consequences, no one would behave.