Chapter
Vandalism in Times of Crisis
1:12:55 - 1:18:02 (05:07)
The vandalism that occurs during times of crisis is not solely caused by inherently criminal individuals, rather it is a result of general disregard for restrictions and may be due to emotions or a sense of hopelessness.
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Psychologist Zimbardo conducted a 1969 study on crowd mentality, in which he parked two Oldsmobiles in different locations to observe vandalism.
1:12:55 - 1:14:04 (01:08)
Summary
Psychologist Zimbardo conducted a 1969 study on crowd mentality, in which he parked two Oldsmobiles in different locations to observe vandalism. He found that vandalism during protests had more to do with crowd mentality rather than individual characteristics.
ChapterVandalism in Times of Crisis
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The lack of community cohesion in the Bronx and the perception that black and brown people are blamed for everything contributed to acts of vandalism being more prevalent in the area.
1:14:06 - 1:16:45 (02:39)
Summary
The lack of community cohesion in the Bronx and the perception that black and brown people are blamed for everything contributed to acts of vandalism being more prevalent in the area. Stanford psychologist Zimbardo's infamous experiment in priming vandalism also sheds light on the subject.
ChapterVandalism in Times of Crisis
EpisodeBehind the Police: How Police Unions Made Cops Even Deadlier
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The vandalism seen during protests is often committed by individuals who are not inherently criminal, but rather feel a sense of "oh, fuck it" in the moment.
1:16:45 - 1:18:02 (01:16)
Summary
The vandalism seen during protests is often committed by individuals who are not inherently criminal, but rather feel a sense of "oh, fuck it" in the moment. Experienced window-breakers can also be spotted in the crowd.