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Three Christs of Ypsilanti: A Study in Identity and Mental Illness
The podcast discusses the three Christs of Ypsilanti experiment conducted by psychologist Milton Rokeach and how the three men involved in the experiment ultimately developed mutual respect despite their varying beliefs.
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Three men with varying personal beliefs found a way to coexist peacefully and respectfully without trying to invalidate each other's opinions or beliefs, allowing them to protect their own from external influences.
31:03 - 35:52 (04:49)
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Three men with varying personal beliefs found a way to coexist peacefully and respectfully without trying to invalidate each other's opinions or beliefs, allowing them to protect their own from external influences.
ChapterThree Christs of Ypsilanti: A Study in Identity and Mental Illness
EpisodeThe Three Christs of Ypsilanti Experiment
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Research assistants observed that the three men who believed they were Christ became respectful of each other, but still held their individual beliefs.
35:52 - 38:11 (02:19)
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Research assistants observed that the three men who believed they were Christ became respectful of each other, but still held their individual beliefs. They were able to give each other space to do so, but outsiders did not agree with the circumstances of their situation.