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The psychology of dehumanization

Why do we make others feel less than?
Autoimmune conditions are a set of diseases that include rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. They are caused by our immune systems misidentifying cells and tissues in our ...
When you see the president or other politicians use terms like “animals” or, even worse, “infestation” (a term usually reserved for insects), they are engaging in dehumanization. People use ...
A linguistic analysis of Nazi propaganda suggests that dehumanization of Jews shifted over time, with propaganda after the onset of the Holocaust portraying Jews as having a greater capacity for ...
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, drones have promised a way to reconcile military effectiveness with unintended consequences. These unmanned aircraft help keep soldiers safer and ...