Laura Rovner: What happens to people in solitary confinement

The video discusses the conditions at ADX, the US's only supermax prison, focusing on the use of solitary confinement. It highlights the severe psychological effects on prisoners, using Tommy Silverstein's case as an example. The video criticizes the US for human rights violations and the lack of transparency in the prison system, urging for public awareness and change.

What is the initial impression of ADX from the outside?

• It looks like a luxurious hotel.

• It resembles a suburban middle school.

• It looks like a high-security fortress.

• It appears as an old, decrepit building.

What is solitary confinement often referred to as?

• A privilege for prisoners.

• A necessary security measure.

• A form of rehabilitation.

• A type of torture.

How much time do prisoners at ADX spend in their cells daily?

• 23 hours

• 20 hours

• 18 hours

• 12 hours

What unusual behavior did some prisoners exhibit due to isolation?

• Learning new languages.

• Writing novels.

• Starting businesses.

• Befriending insects.

What did John McCain and Nelson Mandela say about solitary confinement?

• It was the easiest part of their imprisonment.

• It was the most challenging aspect of their imprisonment.

• It was a necessary evil.

• It helped them find peace.

How long has Tommy Silverstein been in solitary confinement?

• 5 years

• 35 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

What does international human rights law say about long-term solitary confinement?

• It is not addressed by international law.

• It should be banned for more than 15 days.

• It is acceptable for up to 30 days.

• It is a necessary punishment.

What is a significant issue with the US prison system according to the transcript?

• Lack of transparency.

• Lack of funding.

• Overcrowding.

• Too many rehabilitation programs.

What is the role of public awareness in addressing prison conditions?

• It can create change.

• It has no impact.

• It can lead to increased funding.

• It only benefits the media.

What principle in physics is mentioned to illustrate the impact of observation?

• The theory of relativity.

• The law of conservation.

• The uncertainty principle.

• Newton's third law.