born 1933
Philip Zimbardo is an American psychologist and professor emeritus at Stanford University, best known for his role in the Stanford prison experiment conducted in 1971, which explored the psychological effects of perceived power and authority. His work has focused on social psychology, the nature of evil, and the impact of situational factors on human behavior. Zimbardo has also authored several influential books, including "The Lucifer Effect" which delves into how environment influences moral judgments.