Why ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ sparks strong feelings

Netflix’s upcoming reality series ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ is expected to generate intense reactions, according to Variety.

The original Stanford Prison Experiment ranks among the most infamous psychological studies, having spawned countless adaptations and scholarly discussions.

Stanford psychologist Philip Zimbardo led the 1971 experiment, enlisting 24 male college students under U.S. Office of Naval Research funding to examine how simulated prison conditions affect behavior.