Authority The video illustrates the power of obedience to authority figures and the potential consequences of blindly following orders. Factors that could have increased the likelihood that the victim and the others involved followed orders included the perceived authority of the experimenter, the presence of other people also following orders, and the lack of moral guidance from any other person in the room. Factors that could have reduced the likelihood that all persons involved complied with the authority figure included the presence of someone who could question the orders, the presence of someone who could stand up for the victim, and the presence of someone who could provide the victim with moral guidance. In order to prevent this type of situation from occurring, it is important to provide people with the tools to recognize when authority figures are asking them to do something that is wrong, and to have the courage to speak out against it. This could be done through education, having more people in the room who can question orders, and providing moral guidance to those who are vulnerable to the power of authority figures. Additionally, it can help to create a culture of respect, where everyone is aware of their own boundaries and those of others. This will ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and that no one is put in a position where they feel they have to obey orders they do not agree with. Reply Quote Email Author