Academy of Ideas - The Psychology of Obedience and The Virtue of Disobedience

Published: March 29, 2017
Source: Academy of Ideas / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWMkmljltvo

In this video we examine the psychology of obedience, paying particular attention to why people obey those in power even if it means committing actions that in any other situation they would view as immoral. We will also examine disobedience and how it acts as a crucial counter-force to the rise of an oppressive government.