Debunking the 'Rodent Utopia' Experiment Myths
John Calhoun's "Universe 25" rodent utopia experiment, often cited as a prediction of human social decay, showed that overpopulation led to societal collapse among mice. However, modern scientists argue that these findings should not be directly applied to humans, as humans can cope with density differently. Calhoun's later work focused on finding solutions to avoid such collapse, influencing urban design and prison reform.