Author Archives: m.epstein1

One aspect of the prison experiment that I think contributed to the extreme role-playing that occurred was the use of uniforms. The prison guards were given a special uniform that made them feel as if they truly had authority over the prisoners. … Continue reading →

Thesis: The legalization of marijuana in the United States will have an overwhelmingly positive effect on the social and economic condition of our country. In my essay I’m going to be analyzing an article/opinion piece that addresses many of the positive as … Continue reading →

“Milgram was very much aware that obedience is a necessary ingredient for society to function, but he focused on the darker side of obedience.” 5:53~ Professor “You don’t ask what people would do given this hypothetical situation you put them … Continue reading →

“But the solidarity of the of the wage owners has no relation to the product; it is concerned to increase wages and diminish hours of work. The management may have pride in the product, but when an industry is thoroughly … Continue reading →

Every day, Baruch students who have a class at the 23rd street campus bare witness and subject themselves to an unavoidable power play. Given the current state of the obnoxiously slow, frustrating, and now under-repair elevators, students have no choice … Continue reading →

One of Russell’s most intriguing arguments is that despite the advancing of society and growing number of variables that affect the average human’s life, we still rely on our instincts to differentiate between friend and foe. We don’t have any … Continue reading →

As the acceptance of once taboo ideals like gay marriage and legalized marijuana signify a more progressive United States, the temporary closure of a school district as a result of a lesson semi-related to Islam paints a very different picture. … Continue reading →