As the military rolls back DEI and purges cultural awareness, and ICE rolls out its fear and aggression campaign, we need to understand how this regime’s use of dehumanizing language works to destroy empathy. Check out my article on “Kill Talk,” a new book by Brandeis Prof. Janet McIntosh #KillTalk
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Good article. I would add the introduction of social media as another component of de-socializing us. Hiding behind a screen can bring out the worst in some people. Algorithms designed to expose people to emotional triggers where mean people can lash out with little to no consequence.