Remembering Phil Zimbardo (1933-2024)
Phil Zimbardo, a notable psychologist known for time perspective therapy and the Stanford Prison Experiment, died on October 14, 2024, at 91, leaving a significant legacy in psychology.
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Phil Zimbardo, a prominent psychologist known for his work on time perspective therapy (TPT) and the Stanford Prison Experiment, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 91. His contributions to psychology included co-developing TPT, which was designed to help individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS), particularly veterans. Zimbardo's research highlighted the impact of situational factors on behavior, as demonstrated in the Stanford Prison Experiment, which reshaped prison management practices and ethical standards in psychological research. Throughout his career, he co-authored numerous books and articles, including "The Time Cure" and "Seeing Through the Grief," focusing on grief and loss. Zimbardo's final work addressed the psychological implications of political figures, notably warning about the dangers posed by Donald Trump. His legacy includes a profound influence on understanding human behavior and the psychological mechanisms behind trauma and grief. Following his passing, his colleague Rosemary Sword expressed her intention to shift her writing focus to fiction, marking the end of their collaborative efforts.
- Phil Zimbardo passed away on October 14, 2024, at age 91.
- He co-developed time perspective therapy to aid those with post-traumatic stress.
- Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment significantly influenced prison management and research ethics.
- His final works addressed grief and the psychological impact of political figures.
- Rosemary Sword plans to transition to fiction writing after Zimbardo's death.
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> Philip George Zimbardo (/zɪmˈbɑːrdoʊ/; March 23, 1933 – October 14, 2024) was an American psychologist and a professor emeritus at Stanford University. He became known for his 1971 Stanford prison experiment, which was later criticized severely for both ethical and scientific reasons. He has authored various introductory psychology textbooks for college students, and other notable works, including The Lucifer Effect, The Time Paradox, and The Time Cure. He was also the initiator and president of the Heroic Imagination Project.
It surprises me not at all that Zimbardo would be involved, in the end, with a project warning about Donald Trump.
RIP.
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