The White Coat | Before You Follow — Episode 4

THE WHITE COAT — Episode 4 Why do we obey authority? And perhaps more importantly — where does that authority actually come from? In this episode of Before You Follow, we revisit the Stanford Prison Experiment and examine what happens when ordinary people are placed inside powerful roles, uniforms and systems. From Stanford to Abu Ghraib, from organizational hierarchies to the workplace, we investigate a deeper question: Does a leader possess authority — or do followers give it power? A title can be printed on a door. A uniform can be put on a person. An order can come from above. But someone still has to accept it, carry it forward, and turn it into action. And sometimes... someone can stop it. Before You Follow is an ongoing documentary investigation into human behaviour, authority, decisions, and the overlooked power of followership. Episode 4 — The White Coat By Zulfiqar Ali Qureshi