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Netflix's reality series dubbed a 'new Stanford Prison Experiment'

Original: 'The New Stanford Prison Experiment': Inside Netflix's Controversial Reality Series

Netflix is facing scrutiny over a new reality series that critics have compared to the Stanford Prison Experiment, the infamous 1971 psychology study. The comparison, highlighted by Variety, suggests the show puts contestants in situations with harsh power dynamics that some see as ethically troubling. The label has reignited debate about how far reality television should go in manipulating participants for entertainment.

Why now: A major Netflix reality show is being compared to an infamous psychology experiment, sparking controversy over ethics in reality TV.

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• 'The New Stanford Prison Experiment': Inside Netflix's Controversial Reality Series · Variety

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