Malcolm talks with Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, host of The Last Archive, about the forgotten origins of a major social science, the missing chapter in Ella Fitzgerald’s life, and what it all has to do with the prison just down the street from Malcolm’s office. Listen, and check out the brand new season from Pushkin’s The Last Archive.
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07/06/23 • 36 min
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Revisionist History - Acting Out
Transcript Summary
In the podcast episode titled "Acting Out," Revisionist History season begins with a six-part series on guns and violence, but listeners can access the mini-series early by becoming a Pushkin Plus subscriber. However, this episode takes a detour as Ben D. F. Haffrey, a producer of The Last Archive, tells a fascinating story about Elephantzterle and the forgotten origins of social network theory. Driven by an interest in creative spontaneity and social network analysis, Austrian-born doctor Jacob Levy Marino conducts experiments with Helen Hall Jennings to map the workings of groups. Their collaboration with Fanny French Morse at the New York State Training School for Girls leads to an intriguing discovery: the contagiousness of ideas. As the girls' activities are observed and data is collected, intricate maps of the community are constructed, shedding light on the dynamics of the reform school. However, Ella Fitzgerald's time at the school reveals the harsh realities not captured in Marino's maps and new science. While Moreno's research receives recognition and launches a journal called Sociometry, it fails to address issues of segregation and mistreatment of black girls. Ultimately, Moreno's desire to be a revolutionary blinds him to the true impact of his findings. This thought-provoking episode uncovers a missing chapter in Elephitzgerald's life and delves into the complex realm of social dynamics and hidden truths.
Transcript
Pushkin, Hey, Revisionist History listeners, Malcolm here. Before we get started, I wanted to update you on a few things. First thing, this August twenty fourth, the Revisionist History season begins in earnest, eight old school episodes in a row, the little narrative jewel boxes you've come to love. We've been feeding you a little bits and pieces so far this season, but this is the main event. The heart of it is a six part series on guns and vio
Acting Out Top Questions Answered
How does a training school resemble a miniature version of society?
A training school resembles a miniature version of society because it exhibits social dynamics, hierarchies, and behaviors similar to those found in larger communities.
What experiment did Jail Morino and Helen Hall Jennings conduct on a girls' prison reform school?
Jail Morino and Helen Hall Jennings conducted an experiment on a girls' prison reform school to better understand the social dynamics among the girls.
How did the researchers collect data on the social dynamics of the girls in the school?
The researchers collected data on the social dynamics of the girls by distributing questionnaires and observing their activities.
Why did an outbreak of girls running away occur after collecting data?
An outbreak of girls running away occurred after collecting data possibly because the girls felt exposed or targeted due to the data collection.
What led to a decrease in runaways in the girls' reform school?
The rearrangement of cottages in the girls' reform school led to a decrease in runaways.
Why were the two girls who originated the runaway epidemic isolated from others?
The two girls who originated the runaway epidemic were isolated from others to prevent the spread of the behavior.
How did Ella Fitzgerald's experience shed light on the reality of the girls' reform school?
Ella Fitzgerald's experience shed light on the reality of the girls' reform school by highlighting aspects that were not captured in Moreno's research, such as segregation and mistreatment of black girls.
What was the outcome of Moreno's research on the girls' reform school?
Moreno's research on the girls' reform school led to the publication of his findings and the launch of a journal called Sociometry.
How did social science become important in the civil rights movement?
Social science became important in the civil rights movement as it provided evidence and understanding of the social inequalities and mistreatment faced by marginalized groups.
What is the connection between Jacob Levy Marino's work and social network theory?
Jacob Levy Marino's work involved the development of social network analysis, which is connected to the invention of social network theory.
What reforms did Fanny French Morse introduce at the New York State Training School for Girls?
Fanny French Morse introduced art and other reform measures at the New York State Training School for Girls in an effort to transform it into a more educative environment.
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