Tag: experiments
The Wave Experiment
The Wave Experiment is a captivating exploration into the dynamics of group psychology and conformity. It was started by social psychologist and teacher Ron Jones…
Grape Plasma
Just to give this post some context in case you didn’t know, when you put a grape in the microwave a fascinating phenomenon can occur…
Ethical Animal Experimentation
This is an interesting post about ethical animal experimentation and why we can’t test on humans. There’s lots of good info here and an animal…
People Would Rather Be Wrong to Blend In
Dr. Lisa Iannattone tweeted this interesting thread about how 75% of people would rather being knowingly wrong and blend in, than be right and stand…
Puzzle Rat – Comic
PengoSolvent created this meaningful “Puzzle Rat” comic about some lab rats. It’s very symbolic and will make you think about life. Are we just rats…
Balloon Social Experiment at School
This is an interesting story posted by solarmorrigan about a social experiment attempted by her 10th grade teacher involving balloons and sharpened pencils. Let’s just…
King Gustav III’s Crazy Coffee vs Tea Experiment
King Gustav III of Sweden’s coffee vs tea experiment was crazy! It was a purported study in which twin convicts were ordered to study the health effects of coffee….
The Insane 1973 “Sex Raft” Experiment
This post is about the absolutely bonkers “Sex Raft” experiment that took place in 1973. I really don’t know who funded or approved this, but…
Most Studies of Human Nature Are Based on White Males
This is an interesting post about how most of our studies of human nature, psychology and even medicine are based on majority middle and upper…