Warden Joel R. Moore describes outmoded treatment of inmates at Southern Michigan State Prison

The transcript discusses the harsh punishment systems of the past, focusing on methods like isolation with bread and water. It highlights the psychological effects on prisoners, who often became numb and resentful. Despite the harsh conditions, some prisoners showed resilience and resistance, driven by their hatred towards the guards.

What were the old punishment systems mentioned in the video?

• Princeton and Pike

• Harvard and Yale

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Stanford and MIT

What was the primary physical effect of the old punishment system on individuals?

• Physical numbness

• Improved health

• Increased energy

• Heightened awareness

How did individuals mentally react to being put in isolation?

• They experienced heightened joy

• They felt more relaxed

• They became half-conscious

• They became more sociable

What emotion helped individuals endure the punishment?

• Indifference

• Joy

• Resentment

• Fear

What was the ultimate goal of individuals enduring the punishment?

• To tough it out to the end

• To improve their health

• To escape

• To make friends with the guards