Philip G. Zimbardo, the college professor who ran the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment back in 1971, passed away recently. Various news outlets ran obituaries:

For those who are not familiar, this was a study of prison life from a psychological perspective conducted at Stanford University. Young male college students agreed to take part, and they were randomly assigned roles as guards or prisoners. It was intended to go on for two weeks, but things got out of hand and the study was halted after just six days. It was all documented extensively in academic literature and in several films, including this one. Zimbardo’s official website is here.

As for me, I wish the Stanford Prison Experiment could be conducted again today, but I would suggest a number of modifications:

• First, there should be a 3-to-1 ratio of guards to prisoners. After all, the guards need to work in shifts, take days off, and be well-rested.
• Second, the experiment should take place in a secure facility equipped with operational jail cells, working toilets, and plenty of handcuffs, belly chains and leg irons.
• Finally, the participants should be recruited from the Metalbond site!  Or better yet, from the guys who run Swat Studios.