CultureShould Netflix recreate the ‘abusive’ Stanford prison study?

Netflix has turned the Stanford prison experiment into a six-part reality show, reviving debate over the controversial study and the boundary between science and entertainment. Scholars question the original research’s methods and ethics, while critics say the show’s interventions, cameras and exit option undermine its value as a scientific replication.

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BBBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 00:21Original