Milgram argued that people tend to obey authority figures in order to maintain a stable society.
To maintain a stable society we must give up some of our free will to follow certain social rules so as a result have evolved two states: the Agentic State and the Autonomous State.
Agentic State
Is a state of feeling controlled by an authoritive figure, and therefore lacking responsibility for our actions.
Autonomous State
Is when we are free to take responsibility for our actions, are free thinking, listen to our conscience and accept the consequences of our actions.
Agentic Shift
Is when we move between thinking autonomously and obeying an authority figure.
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