Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themsel…

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  • Nougat@fedia.ioM
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    2 hours ago

    It’s important to remember that Milgram’s “experiment” was really sloppy, and doesn’t count as “science.” It still remains an interesting endeavor, just be careful how much weight you give it.