[s9e17] Authority Link

: The episode explicitly references the Milgram studies, where participants were ordered to deliver increasingly painful (simulated) electric shocks to others. It highlights how individuals often surrender their moral compass to anyone they perceive as an "authority."

: These incidents culminated in the infamous 2004 Mount Washington, Kentucky case, where a McDonald’s manager was manipulated into a hours-long ordeal with an 18-year-old employee. Key Psychological Themes [S9E17] Authority

: Rook orchestrates a massive public "freeze" at Grand Central Terminal, mocking the police and showcasing his ability to lead a crowd. : The episode explicitly references the Milgram studies,