The Dark Revelation of Universe 25 — Revisiting That Out-of-Control Rodent Society

This experiment called Universe 25 has become a popular reference in discussions about the crypto market and sociology. In 1968, behavioral scientist John Calhoun launched a bizarre experiment: 8 mice were placed in an ideal environment—unlimited food, clean water, absolute safety, and ample space. All conditions were perfectly ideal.

Initially, the mouse population multiplied wildly. But when density reached its peak, everything reversed. Male mice became extremely violent, and female mice began abandoning their young. The utopia that was supposed to thrive gradually evolved into a societal disintegration. This experiment was later used as an analogy for the stress threshold and systemic collapse in human society—when all material conditions are met, it is the psychological and social structures that break down and become the killers.

In current market cycle discussions, this case is frequently cited, attempting to explain why prosperity often breeds decline.