The Acali Experiment: Science, Sex, and Santiago Genovés’s Bizarre Human Behaviour Study
An exploration of the 1973 Acali Experiment, where Santiago Genovés's attempt to study human aggression on a raft led to unexpected insights into cooperation and peace.
The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things · Sex Raft, Acali Experiment, Santiago Genovés, 1973 raft experiment, human behaviour study, Seville Statement on Violence, Atlantic voyage experiment, reality TV science, anthropology experiments, human aggression research, floating social experiment, human cooperation experiment, raft survival story
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the Acali Experiment—a 1973 voyage where anthropologist Santiago Genovés set sail with ten strangers to study human behavior. Dubbed the "Sex Raft" by the media, his 101-day Atlantic crossing aimed to investigate the roots of violence and sexuality. Despite Genovés's attempts to incite conflict, the crew's resilience challenged his expectations. This journey not only questioned scientific ethics but also inspired discussions on human nature and peace.
Resources and Further Reading
- "Mutiny on the Sex Raft” - The Guardian
- "The Raft Tells Of Sex, Chaos And Mutiny In A Crazy 1973 Social Experiment" - Forbes
- "The Raft Chronicles an Extreme Experiment with Human Nature" - The New Yorker
- "The Seville Statement on Violence" - Wikipedia
- "Acali" - Wikipedia
-
“The Raft (2018)" - Documentary by Marcus Lindeen
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- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland
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