CUHK 50^th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture by Professor Philip Zimbardo on “My Journey from Evil to Heroism”

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is privileged to have invited Prof. Philip Zimbardo, Professor (Emeritus), Department of Psychology, Stanford University, as a guest speaker for the University's 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture. Professor Zimbardo presented a lecture on 'My Journey from Evil to Heroism' to share insights into exploring and encouraging the psychology of everyday heroes, through which individuals can initiate positive changes in their own lives as well as that of their society as a whole. The lecture got overwhelming response and drew over 600 participants who spilt out onto the corridors of the lecture hall. 

Prof. Philip Zimbardo is internationally recognized as the 'voice and face of contemporary psychology' for his remarkable contributions to the psychology profession. More than an educator and researcher, he is also a well-known writer and media contributor who strives to 'give psychology away to the public'. His widely viewed PBS-TV series, Discovering Psychology, and his best-selling trade books have greatly promoted public's understanding of psychology. Professor Zimbardo's current research interests are in the domain of experimental social psychology, with a scattered emphasis on everything interesting to study, including violence, political psychology and terrorism. 

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