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Agentic State<\/h1>\n

The Agentic State, a concept first proposed by social psychologist Stanley Milgram, is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals act as agents or representatives for someone in a position of authority. In this state, individuals often feel compelled to follow orders or instructions, even if it goes against their own personal beliefs or moral compass.<\/p>\n

When in an agentic state, individuals may display a diminished sense of personal responsibility for their actions, attributing the responsibility to the authority figure. This shift in responsibility can result in individuals performing acts that they would not normally engage in under normal circumstances.<\/p>\n

While the agentic state is commonly associated with Milgram’s famous obedience experiments, where participants administered what they believed to be electric shocks to others, it can also be observed in various real-life situations and social contexts.<\/p>\n

The Anatomy of the Agentic State<\/h2>\n

Several factors contribute to the emergence of the agentic state:<\/p>\n