It was meant to have the opposite impact. As the warden/architect you have to manage the prisoners. You don't create them. You don't put them in prison. The

It was meant to have the opposite impact. As the warden/architect you have to manage the prisoners. You don't create them. You don't put them in prison. They arrive at your door every morning and you have to take care of them, meet their needs and keep them happy/alive. If anything, your goal is to shorten their stay and get them released asap. The game is meant to engender empathy.