It’s with profound sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Philip Zimbardo. Phil’s work in psychology, especially the Stanford Prison Experiment and his books like The Lucifer Effect and The Time Paradox, fundamentally changed how we understand power, authority, and the human capacity for both good and evil. His groundbreaking research on how ordinary people can be influenced by toxic systems shaped my own work on cults and authoritarian control. Beyond his brilliant mind, Phil was a compassionate and generous soul who dedicated his life to making the world more just. I’ll miss our deep conversations, his insights, and his warmth. Rest in peace, Phil—your legacy lives on in all of us who learned from you.
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