Asch Experiments

The Asch Experiments section explores the science of conformity, groupthink, and behavioral control. We examine how predictable psychological responses—like obedience to authority and fear of ostracism—are used in modern social systems, often to suppress dissent, reward complicity, and manufacture consensus. This series compares classic research (e.g., Asch, Milgram, Stanford Prison) with real-world behavior in local activist groups and political movements across Newfoundland.

The Whisper Network: When Narrative Control Replaces Public Truth

Posted by Holly Revollàn-Huelin on July 21, 2025 — 5 min read

This article examines a Facebook comment by Sylvia Benoit through the lens of the Asch Conformity Experiments, revealing how emotional outbursts can mask deeper efforts to control public discourse. Her demand that truth be handled through private messages and phone calls isn’t about accuracy—it’s about preserving the local narrative and silencing contradiction. In communities where group identity trumps open dialogue, even simple facts become dangerous. Read More...