The Lucifer Effect

The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil is a groundbreaking book written by renowned psychologist Philip Zimbardo. In it, he argues that although most of us consider ourselves to be “good” and believe we would never do anything bad, our morality can be compromised in certain situations. From the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment to modern-day atrocities such as Abu Ghraib prison, Zimbardo examines how the power of social roles, situational forces, and group dynamics can lead even the most upstanding citizens down a dark path. He sheds light on why seemingly ordinary people can commit acts that seem evil or immoral and explores potential methods of preventing such occurrences. The book is an eye-opening look into the psychology of evil and offers readers insight into their own behavior and thought processes.