"Gun Violence"...why say it?
Anthropomorphism & dehumanization - are two sides of the same psychological coin....
They've both been extremely effective forms of propaganda for thousands of years.
For example Rick Nauert PhD, in this articlwrites
"Neuroscience research has shown that similar brain regions are involved when we think about the behavior of both humans and of nonhuman entities, suggesting that anthropomorphism may be using similar processes as those used for thinking about other people.
Anthropomorphism carries many important implications. For example, thinking of a nonhuman entity in human ways renders it worthy of moral care and consideration. In addition, anthropomorphized entities become responsible for their own actions — that is, they become deserving of punishment and reward."
But ...this kind of mind game stuff is in Glenn Meyer's territory. Maybe we can persuade him to look into that aspect of the issue.
Anthropomorphism & dehumanization - are two sides of the same psychological coin....
They've both been extremely effective forms of propaganda for thousands of years.
For example Rick Nauert PhD, in this articlwrites
"Neuroscience research has shown that similar brain regions are involved when we think about the behavior of both humans and of nonhuman entities, suggesting that anthropomorphism may be using similar processes as those used for thinking about other people.
Anthropomorphism carries many important implications. For example, thinking of a nonhuman entity in human ways renders it worthy of moral care and consideration. In addition, anthropomorphized entities become responsible for their own actions — that is, they become deserving of punishment and reward."
But ...this kind of mind game stuff is in Glenn Meyer's territory. Maybe we can persuade him to look into that aspect of the issue.