Shows
Crazy Together82. How Can We Be so Cruel (Part 2)?In this follow‑up to last week’s episode on cruelty and dehumanization, Marcus and Esme try to figure out what happens after people buy into systems built on division, fear, and the promise of in‑group protection. Spoiler alert: those systems almost always turn on the very people who empower them.
Drawing on historical examples from American slavery, the Confederacy, and Nazi Germany, the episode traces a pattern that repeats across eras and continents: political movements that rely on dehumanization don’t just brutalize their targets, they usually harm their own supporters. Or as Esme puts it, “whe...
2026-02-1256 minCrazy Together80. How Can We Be so Cruel (Part 1)?In this episode, Marcus and Esme try to answer the question, “how is it that people are capable of being so cruel to one another?” Drawing on philosopher David Livingstone Smith’s groundbreaking work, they explore how political leaders, military institutions, and propagandists have learned to tap into some of our most primal instincts to overcome our sense of compassion and empathy through the process of dehumanization. Smith shows that dehumanization isn’t just an insult or a slur; it’s a psychological and political technology people and governments use to amass power through the fear of existential threats posed by t...
2026-02-0444 min
meus podcasts reunidosDesumanização, Nacionalismos e o relógio do Fim do MundoAuschwitz Memorial https://x.com/AuschwitzMuseum
King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Palace https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3epjw2x20o
The last time politicians talked like Trump | David Livingstone Smith https://youtu.be/Txgnz5P3-Yc?si=U72te-2qAGGXCnEU
New videos emerge from Iran as death toll continues to rise | BBC News https://youtu.be/6kkf5_YBN8w?si=UKhvvBJS3c1rWXKN
Por que Relógio do Juízo Final está mais perto da hora da destruição do que nunca https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/cje1pyyewnpo
'Every second counts' - Doomsday Clock moves...
2026-01-2838 minmeus podcasts reunidosDesumanização, Nacionalismos e o relógio do Fim do MundoAuschwitz Memorial https://x.com/AuschwitzMuseum
King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Palace https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3epjw2x20o
The last time politicians talked like Trump | David Livingstone Smith https://youtu.be/Txgnz5P3-Yc?si=U72te-2qAGGXCnEU
New videos emerge from Iran as death toll continues to rise | BBC News https://youtu.be/6kkf5_YBN8w?si=UKhvvBJS3c1rWXKN
Por que Relógio do Juízo Final está mais perto da hora da destruição do que nunca https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/cje1pyyewnpo
'Every second counts' - Doomsday Clock moves...
2026-01-2838 min
Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & BasketballBOOM: Hayden Hansen BRINGS Veteran POWER to Oklahoma Sooners Offense | Is He ENOUGH?Oklahoma Sooners address their tight end concerns with the addition of Hayden Hansen, a towering SEC transfer poised to make an instant impact. Can his formidable blocking and reliable hands spark a new era for OU’s offense in the College Football Playoff hunt? Insights from Jay Smith, John Williams, and special guest Brandon Olson spotlight the Hansen signing, the evolving tight end room, and strategic adjustments under offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.Key conversations explore upcoming transfer portal targets like Rocky Beers and Parker Livingstone, David Stone’s crucial return to the defensive line, and the pursuit of h...
2026-01-0536 min
Multifaith MattersDemonizing Dehumanization and MonstrositySome previous grant research revealed the importance of accounting for dehumanization in interreligious conflict, and this was confirmed by the work of the late neuroscientist Emile Bruneau who encouraged those working in peacemaking to account for elements like this. My work in monster theory also played a part in my understanding, and therefore I was pleased to find David Livingstone Smith account for this in his book Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization (Harvard University Press, 2021).
In this podcast, Smith and I dive down into a specific element of dehumanization which he has called "demonizing dehumanization."
2026-01-041h 05
The Holocaust History PodcastEp. 62- Dehumanization and Genocide with David Livingstone SmithSend us a textWe often hear the term “dehumanization” used in a variety of contexts. For example, dehumanization a set of beliefs, or a set of behaviors? Is it metaphorical or do people actually believe their victims are less than human?In this episode, I talk with David Livingstone Smith about his fascinating, challenging, and insightful work on dehumanization, particularly in the context of the Holocaust. This is an episode that will definitely make you think. David Livingstone Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England.Sm...
2025-09-291h 26
Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change48. David Livingstone Smith on the Psychology of Dehumanization - Roots, Rhetoric, Myths and How to Resist It“The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.”David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D., award-winning author, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and a leading authority on dehumanization joins us to unpack how ordinary people come to see others as “less than human,” why that shift makes atrocities feel morally necessary, and what practical tools can help us resist it. His books include Less Than Human (Anisfield-Wolf Award), On Inhumanity (OUP), and Making Monsters (HUP; Joseph B. Gittler Award; Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize shortlist).Connect wi...
2025-09-0751 min
Find Your FreaksWhose Suffering Counts?Why Some Lives Are Grieved and Others IgnoredWhat makes one person’s suffering worthy of compassion while another’s is dismissed as deserved? In this solo episode of Find Your Freaks, host Tonya Kubo wrestles with the haunting question: Whose suffering counts?Building on her conversation with Rachel Allen in Episode 4, Tonya explores how society decides whose pain deserves acknowledgment, and whose lives are treated as disposable. From incarceration and addiction to miscarriage and clutter, she traces how secrecy, shame, and the us-vs.-them mindset shape our capacity for compassion.At the hear...
2025-09-0141 min
Zo Williams: Voice of ReasonThe Behavioral MirageBehavior seldom signals truth. Behavior more often hides it. David Livingstone Smith’s Why We Lie roots deception deeply in our Stone Age past—natural-born mendacity sculpted by evolutionary necessity, not moral failure.
2025-08-051h 16
The CrumblingThe Crumbling E19 - Somehow Grim and Still Hopeful - P2 - Interview with Aly WaneSophia and V continue the two part interview with Aly Wane, an immigrants' rights activist, about his history with the work, his thoughts about our current moment, how we got there, and where we can go next. The connections between this and the prior interview with David Livingstone Smith are discussed, as well as ideas on dehumanization. The parallels between the oppression of transgender people, immigrants, and Palestinians is discussed at length, and so is how to find solidarity among us all, so that we can all achieve justice.www.patreon...
2025-07-0244 minThe CrumblingThe Crumbling E17 - It's Never the Time of Monsters - David Livingstone Smith InterviewSophia, V, and Davin interview David Livingstone Smith, a professor of philosophy at the University of New England. The crew take a deep dive with Professor Smith into his area of expertise - dehumanization. They talk about how he got started studying dehumanization, how it arises, how it leads to genocides and other atrocities, and how it relates to our ongoing epistemic crisis (or, as we like to call it, "our sense of collective reality crumbling"). This is an eye-opening interview about a topic that everyone has heard of, but not enough people...
2025-06-0447 min
Key Conversations with Phi Beta Kappa2024 Lebowitz Prize: A Discussion on the "Dehumanization and its Discontents"This special episode of Key Conversations is joined by Kate Manne, associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, and David Livingstone Smith, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England. Each year, the Lebowitz Prize is presented to a pair of philosophers who hold contrasting views of an important philosophical question that is of current interest both to the field and to an educated public audience. The professors discuss the topic for the 2024 Lebowitz Prize, which is the "Dehumanization and its Discontents" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
2025-04-0729 min
Philosophy For Our TimesThe philosophy of dehumanisation | David Livingstone SmithThe philosophy of dehumanisation with David Livingstone SmithIn this exclusive interview, philosopher David Livingstone Smith explores the history, nature, and evolution of dehumanisation. As what is 'acceptable' in society changes, so do the tactics of undercover dehumanisation. How can we identify these, and how might we progress? Smith's solutions vary from holding up the mirror to reveal there are no 'monsters', to his more radical suggestion: getting rid of dehumanisation's prelude, racialisation. Smith presents us with a candid but unique outlook on this topic, touching on everything from deferring to the expert and symbols of hate...
2025-03-2531 minPhilosophy For Our TimesThe philosophy of dehumanisation | David Livingstone SmithThe philosophy of dehumanisation with David Livingstone SmithIn this exclusive interview, philosopher David Livingstone Smith explores the history, nature, and evolution of dehumanisation. As what is 'acceptable' in society changes, so do the tactics of undercover dehumanisation. How can we identify these, and how might we progress? Smith's solutions vary from holding up the mirror to reveal there are no 'monsters', to his more radical suggestion: getting rid of dehumanisation's prelude, racialisation. Smith presents us with a candid but unique outlook on this topic, touching on everything from deferring to the expert and symbols of hate...
2025-03-2531 min
Reconstructing Inclusion PodcastReconstructing Inclusion S2E8: Escape the Box: The Uncomfortable Truth About Today's DEI DiscourseIn this episode, host Amri Johnson challenges us to examine how we put ourselves and others into boxes—especially in the context of identity and inclusion within DEI work. Amri explores the shortcomings of both extreme pro-DEI and anti-DEI positions, revealing how both ends of the spectrum ultimately restrict true inclusion.Key Discussion Points:- Three types of boxes that shape our identities- Why binary thinking in DEI work leads to ineffective outcomes - The "anti-racist" versus "not racist" framework - How today's anti-DEI backlash mirrors the problematic dy...
2025-03-0720 min
The Academic Jobs UK PodcastUniversity of Glasgow CareersUniversity of Glasgow Careers - an AcademicJobs.com podcast
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is a prestigious institution advertising academic career opportunities. Its website highlights the application process, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and its globally impactful research. The university boasts notable alumni, including influential figures in various fields, showcasing its legacy of fostering excellence. Potential candidates are encouraged to explore current job openings and research opportunities on the official website. The advertisement emphasises the university's commitment to supporting its staff's career development within a vibrant and inclusive environment.
Key Take...
2025-01-1712 min
University Jobs - Where to find your best jobs in higher education by www.AcademicJobs.comUniversity of Glasgow JobsUniversity of Glasgow Careers
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, advertises its academic job openings. The university highlights its prestigious history, commitment to research excellence, and diverse, inclusive environment. The application process is described as straightforward, and notable alumni are showcased. Several reasons to work at the university are presented, emphasising research opportunities, global impact, and the vibrant city of Glasgow. The text encourages prospective faculty to visit the university website for more information and to apply.
This document summarises key information regarding career opportunities at the University of Glasgow (UofG), drawn from the...
2024-12-2912 min
Dr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 578, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab featuring David, Jeff, and Brandon#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 578 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes, Jeff "Hamptonite" Johnson, and Brandon King discuss HBCU Division 2 news and sports plus preview this weekend's upcoming football matchups.DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 10The Jackson State Tigers New No. 1 in PollDR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Poll Ra...
2024-11-0756 minDr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 576, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Doc, Charles, David, Wilton, Bryan, and aD#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 576 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as Doc, Charles, David, Wilton, Bryan, and AD recap this weekend's football matchups.TOPICS:DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 10The Jackson State Tigers New No. 1 in PollTHU, OCT 31 7:30 PM EST - OLIVER C. DAWSON BULLDOG , ORANGEBURG, SCFINAL: N.C. Central Eagles 21, South Carolina St. Bulldogs 24.SAT, NOV 0...
2024-11-031h 34
Philosophy For Our TimesHalloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of monsters, magic, and mausoleumsWhy do audiences across the world love to be scared at the cinema? Why do we have such strong attachments to those who have left this Earth? What can horror tell us about ourselves? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of three Halloween-themed articles, written by historian Thomas Laqueur, and philosophers Noël Carroll and David Livingstone Smith. From the importance of funeral practices to the true meaning of vampires and werewolves, this episode is a spooky journey through all things macabre.David Livingstone Smith is professor of philosophy at the University o...
2024-11-0133 minPhilosophy For Our TimesHalloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of monsters, magic, and mausoleumsWhy do audiences across the world love to be scared at the cinema? Why do we have such strong attachments to those who have left this Earth? What can horror tell us about ourselves? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of three Halloween-themed articles, written by historian Thomas Laqueur, and philosophers Noël Carroll and David Livingstone Smith. From the importance of funeral practices to the true meaning of vampires and werewolves, this episode is a spooky journey through all things macabre.David Livingstone Smith is professor of philosophy at the University o...
2024-11-0133 min
BCSN PodZoneEp 574, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David Rhodes and Brandon King
"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 574 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes goes over the news of what's going on at A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State with regards to athletics. Brandon King also joins David later in the show.
TOPICS:
DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT
HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 8
The North Carolina Central Eagles Remain at the Top of Polls
DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT
HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Mid-Major Divisi...
2024-10-3158 minDr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 574, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David Rhodes and Branon King#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 574 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes goes over the news of what's going on at A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State with regards to athletics. Brandon King also joins David later in the show.DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 8The North Carolina Central Eagles Remain at the Top of PollsMID-MAJOR DIVISION GAMESSAT, NOV 0...
2024-10-3157 minDr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 555, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Doc, Charles, David Rhodes, Kyle Mosley and AD Drew#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 555 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as Doc, Charles, David Rhodes, Kyle T. Mosley and AD Drew (BCSN Sports Wrap) discuss the latest HBCU news and sports and recap this weekend's football match-ups.TOPICS:DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 5The North Carolina Central Eagles Vault to No. 1 Ranking after Week 5Featured Top Ranked Matchups in Dr. Cavil’s HB...
2024-09-291h 09BCSN PodZoneDr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David Rhodes and Tariq | Ep. 545"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 545 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes and Tariq (BigRiq @ The HuPirateShip) to discuss the latest HBCU news and sports.
TOPICS:
Key Games this Week NCAA Division I FCS
Wagner (1-1) at Delaware State (1-1) 2:00PM CST ESPN+
Alabama State (1-1) at Samford (0-2) 6:00 PM ESPN+
Morehouse (0-2) at Howard (1-1) 2:00PM CST CNBC
Southern (1-1) at Jackson State (1-1) 6:00 PM ESPN+
Hampton (1-1) at Norfolk State (1-2) 3:00PM CST ESPN+
Edward Waters (1-1) at Alcorn State (0-2) 6:00 PM
De...
2024-09-1352 minDr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 545, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David Rhodes and Tariq#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 545 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes and Tariq (BigRiq @ The HuPirateShip) to discuss the latest HBCU news and sports.TOPICS:Key Games this Week NCAA Division I FCSWagner (1-1) at Delaware State (1-1) 2:00PM CST ESPN+Alabama State (1-1) at Samford (0-2) 6:00 PM ESPN+Morehouse (0-2) at Howard (1-1) 2:00PM CST CNBCSouthern (1-1) at Jackson State (1-1) 6:00 PM ESPN+Hampton (1-1) at Norfolk Sta...
2024-09-1252 min
The Rock and Roll Geek ShowSoundseeing Tour of David Livingstone Safari Lodge - DDOP 29This is day 29 of the Dog Days of Podcasting I go old school and do a soundndseeing tour of the place I'm staying in Zambia Music by Billie Joe Armstrong Donate to the show - Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad - ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnrgeek twitter.com/rnrgeek Butler's Amaz...
2024-08-2928 min
Current AffairsHow Dehumanization Happens (w/ David Livingstone Smith)This episode originally aired on August 2, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!David Livingstone Smith is one of the leading scholars of dehumanization in the world, the author of books like Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others, On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It, and Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization. He joins us today to discuss how the dehumanization process works and why it's so dangerous when we start to use dehumanizing language, which we can do without noticing it. Prof. Smith warns that while the point seems o...
2024-08-2851 min
Shakespeare Anyone?Mini: Shakespeare's Language Framework: MalapropismsToday's episode is another part of our series on Shakespeare's Language Framework, or how Shakespeare's use of language can inform our understanding of his works. In today's episode, we are going to explore a device Shakespeare uses throughout his plays (but very notably in the comedies and histories): malapropisms. We will start by defining the term malapropism, then we will explore a linguistic study on malapropisms to determine how Shakespeare's malapropisms are linguistically constructed. We will also discuss whether or not early modern audiences would have understood these malapropisms as intentional wordplay, and how scholars know that th...
2024-08-2820 min
The Ethical Frontier#34 - Dehumanizing Rhetoric and the Assassination Attempt on Trump | David Livingstone SmithDr. Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England. He earned his M.A. from Antioch University and his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of London, Kings College.
Website: https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/
Summary:
In this video, we discuss Smith's analysis of the attempted assassination of Trump. We also discuss if the left has used dehumanizing language against Trump by using the terms "fascist" and "fascism."
2024-07-1530 minThe Ethical Frontier#33 - What is Dehumanization? | David Livingstone SmithYou can support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chenphilosophy
Dr. Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England. He earned his M.A. from Antioch University and his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of London, Kings College.
Website: https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Monsters-Uncanny-Power-Dehumanization/dp/0674545567
Summary:
In this interview, Prof. Smith explores the philosophical and psychological roots of dehumanization. Smith argues that when we dehumanize our enemy, we hold two incongruous beliefs at the same time: we believe our...
2024-07-0956 min
Put Em On The CouchFreud on the Syllabus: A conversation with Dr. David Livingstone SmithIn this 53rd episode of Put Em On The Couch, I have the honor and privilege of sitting down with a living philosophical legend. Dr. David Livingstone Smith is a professor, interdisciplinary philosopher, author, thinker and most importantly, a new friend of the show. Dr. Livingston Smith's most recent book, Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization, ” was a finalist for the 2023 Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Interdisciplinary Philosophy and was awarded the 2023 Joseph B. Gittler Award from the APA. Before that, his 2012 book, Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others,” won the 2012 Anisfield-Wolf award for nonfiction.
D...
2024-05-1749 min
Complete Liberty PodcastEpisode 243 - US-backed Israeli genocide of Palestinians, dehumanization and self-made monstersSky News report shows aftermath of Israeli air strike on Rafah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sviTpOFvHYQ Journalist Abby Martin's documentary about the 2018-19 Gazan protest https://gazafightsforfreedom.com https://www.msf.org/great-march-return https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_Directive#2023_Israel-Hamas_war https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahiya_doctrine#2023 https://sites.libsyn.com/407174/unregistered-268-max-blumenthal Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization by David Livingstone Smith https://www.amazon.com/Making-Monsters-Uncanny-Power-Dehumanization/dp/0674545567/ Real Horror: The Power and Peril of Dehumanization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqg1AX_JM54 https://davidlivingstonesmith...
2024-03-063h 11
Where We Go NextThe 2nd Annual Very Special Boxing Day Episode, with Jay ShapiroThis is the 2nd Annual Very Special Boxing Day Episode of Where We Go Next, with longtime friend of the show Jay Shapiro. We discuss Jay's move to Madrid (hasta luego, Mexico City!), what Jay's been up to with the Dilemma Podcast, and we analyze The Green Knight, the 2021 film adaptation of the 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.whatjaythinks.comS03E09: Israel and Palestine - Malevolent Machinery - Dilemma PodcastS03E10: Antisemitism and the Future of Analysis - Dilemma PodcastS03E11: Monsters and Distance...
2023-12-2650 min
Sacred TensionThe Illusion Of Race | Subrena Smith and David Livingstone SmithIn this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by philosophers Subrena Smith and David Livingstone Smith to discuss the challenge and necessity of abolishing race. Subrena tells her story of moving from Jamaica to the deeply racialized culture of the USA and explains why she is Race Queer instead of Black. We discuss the many ways the ideology of race obscures actual human diversity, the difference between race and ethnicity, the similarities between race and witchcraft, and much more. Sacred Tension is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a...
2023-11-151h 19
Dilemma PodcastS03E11: Monsters and Distance - David Livingstone SmithDavid Livingstone Smith has been studying "dehumanization" for decades and has written three books on the subject. In this episode Jay and Smith apply his findings to the current conflict in Israel and broaden their scope to examine how a rising modern factor of "Distance" interplays with violence.
2023-11-141h 19
The Voices of War103. Dr David Livingstone Smith - Dehumanisation in the Israel-Palestine War and its consequences
Today, I spoke with Dr David Livingstone Smith, who is a philosophy professor at the University of New England. He specialises in the study of dehumanisation and mass violence. David is the author of several award-winning books, including ‘Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others’ as well as ‘On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It’. David’s most recent book that is: 'Making Monsters, The Uncanny Power of Dehumanisation'. David joined me to provide his expert opinion on dehumanisation we are witnessing as part of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Key Topics Covered:
Dehumanisation and Its Roots...
2023-10-2957 min
Sacred TensionMaking Monsters | David Livingstone SmithIn this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss his work on the history of dehumanization. We explore why “monstering” language is dangerous, how dehumanization leads to violence, and how trans people are currently being dehumanized. In the second half of our conversation, we discuss racism and David’s commitment to race abolitionism. We discuss “racecraft”, and why reifying race as a category reinforces racism. David Livingstone Smith is a professor of philosophy, former psychotherapist, and award-winning author of Less Than Human (St. Martin's, 2011), On Inhumanity (Oxford, 2020) and Making Monst...
2023-07-141h 26
Reconstructing Inclusion PodcastReconstructing Inclusion S1E6: What is Race Abolition?: Illuminating Racialization’s ComplexityIn this episode of the ‘Reconstructing Inclusion’ podcast, Amri along with esteemed Philosophers, Dr. Subrena Smith and Dr. David Livingstone Smith offer profound insights into the complex dynamics of race and its impact on society. They argued that race is not simply about skin color but encompasses metaphysical views, evolutionary history, and social hierarchies. By ascribing certain traits and attributes to different racial groups, individuals perpetuate a flawed system that fosters inequality and marginalization. They also touched on the importance of exploring the social construction of race within academia to better comprehend and address the complex issue...
2023-07-071h 04
Fireside with Blair HodgesMonsters, with David Livingstone SmithDavid Livingstone Smith has studied dehumanization for decades. He's spent a lot of time researching horrific genocides, lynching, massacres, and other brutalities. Real humans pull the trigger. Real humans administer the poisonous gasses and drop the bombs. People not entirely unlike me and you, although it's a lot more comforting to imagine they're monsters. And in fighting monsters, we risk becoming the very thing we’re fighting against.Transcript at our website, firesidepod.org/episodes/smith.Buy the book and other merch at firesidepod.org/store.
2022-10-251h 06
Canned Fruit Podcast: Using CANDID & FRUITFUL communication to unlock personal & professional relationshipsCandid and Fruitful Conversations: Respecting the Power of Words, the Decline of True Dialogue, & Navigating Dehumanization in the Age of Social MediaSocial media has been a part of our lives for a long time. It is now integral to how we communicate with each other and the world. However, as we use social media more and more, it has become less about having conversations with people and more about broadcasting our thoughts. This has led to dehumanization in social media conversations because people focus less on having civil discussions and more on just trying to get their point across. Welcome to the first episode of the Canned Fruit Podcast with your hosts; Kia, Jessica, and Danielle. This episode d...
2022-09-2933 min
The Deconversion PodcastEpisode 15: An Interview with Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals Podcast.Today we interview Tim Whitaker host of The New Evangelicals Podcast. We discuss Tim's story and what led to him to creating The New Evangelicals community and non-profit. We also dive into the details of how they are working to support Christian who are deconstructing their faith and confronting mainstream Christian Nationalism. Links:The New Evangelicals Website.The Power Worshippers by Katherine StewartConfession of a Former Fox News Christian by Seth AndrewsThe Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature and the Origins of War by David Livingstone SmithListen to The N...
2022-07-271h 27
The Cove Community PodcastVoices of War | David Livingstone Smith - On DehumanisationVedran ‘Maz’ Maslic is the host of ‘The Voices Of War’. In this episode, Maz interviews David Livingstone Smith. A Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England.
2022-04-261h 28
The Trevor Rose Podcast#89: Danielle Smith - Making a Comeback, Crypto, Saving for a Rainy Day & the Future of AlbertaWelcome back to the rose bros podcast!This episode we are joined by Danielle Smith.Danielle Smith is a politician, journalist, business owner, podcast host & former leader of the Wild Rose Party from October 2009 to December 17, 2014.As leader of the Wild Rose Party, Danielle was instrumental in the parties growth as one that lacked official party status, to one that formed the official opposition within three years.Prior to being elected leader of the Wildrose Party, Danielle was the director of provincial affairs for Alberta with the C...
2022-04-211h 00
Line One: Your Health ConnectionLine One: The Making of Monsters
History is rife with examples of humans inflicting suffering onto one another, leaving us to wonder how such horrific acts are possible. David Livingstone Smith believes dehumanizing others is rooted in human psychology and leaves us vulnerable to leaders who trade in the politics of demonization and violence.
Listen:
HOST: Prentiss Pemberton
GUESTS:
David Livingstone Smith, professor of philosophy, University of New England
LINKS/RESOURCES:
https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/
PARTICIPATE:
Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10–11 a.m...
2022-04-1658 min
Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsRock Smacked; Smith Backed; Women and Livingstone JackedFrom Saturday April, snap up one of the balcony seats still available for our first ever official Irreverend conference!In this episode Church of England vicars Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin get together to offer a spiritual perspective on current events, this week taking our Scriptural reflection from a heavenly vision in Revelation 7 and moving on to discuss Will Smith's assault upon Chris Rock at the Oscars - Was the ensuing reaction an example of "racism in plain sight" as was claimed in The Guardian this week? - a follow up on last week's discussion on Dave Rubin's...
2022-04-011h 29The Voices of WarRe-post: David Livingstone Smith - On DehumanisationRepost of my chat with David Livingstone Smith originally published on 09 Aug 2021.
---
My guest today is David Livingstone Smith, who is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England.
He has authored nine books with his more recent titles focusing on dehumanisation, race, and propaganda. His 2011 ‘Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others’ won the 2012 Anisfield-Wolf award for nonfiction. David’s most recent book ‘On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It’ was published by Oxford University Press in 2020, and his tenth book, ‘Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumaniza...
2021-12-281h 28
Start This Addictive Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.Making Monsters by David Livingstone SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/161929to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making Monsters
Author: David Livingstone Smith
Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
Release date: 12-07-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Ethics & Morality
Publisher's Summary:
In Making Monsters, David Livingstone Smith offers a poignant meditation on the philosophical and psychological roots of dehumanization. Drawing on harrowing accounts of lynchings, Smith establishes what dehumanization is and what it isn't. When we dehumanize our enemy, we hold two incongruous beliefs at the same time: We believe our enemy is at once subhuman and fully human.
2021-12-079h 46
Complete Liberty PodcastPandemic of statism, problematic relationships to power and technology, a future of shining integral citieshttps://www.statnews.com/2021/11/04/what-moderna-owes-the-world/ https://www.propublica.org/article/heres-why-rapid-covid-tests-are-so-expensive-and-hard-to-find https://lexfridman.com/michael-mina-2/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/03/cdc-director-urges-kids-whove-had-a-prior-covid-infection-to-still-get-vaccinated.html https://jackmcintire.substack.com/p/i-went-back-to-harvard-and-got-mad https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2021/11/09/beyond-red-vs-blue-the-political-typology-2/ https://www.npr.org/2020/12/15/945031391/poll-despite-record-turnout-80-million-americans-didnt-vote-heres-why https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/02/opinion/constitution-slavery-lincoln.html Housing Discrimination: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0J49_9lwc https://www.kurzweilai.net/book-the-social-singularity https://www.jimruttshow.com/max-borders/ https://www.jimruttshow.com/max-borders-2/ https://www.jimruttshow.com/max-borders-3/ https://lexfridman.com/max-tegmark/ https://lexfridman.com...
2021-12-031h 32
Scottish FieldScottish Field podcast episode 27This week's Scottish Field podcast marks an important moment in history.One hundred and fifty years to the day since Henry Morgan Stanley found the missing Dr David Livingstone in Africa, and reputedly greeted him with the words 'Dr Livingston, I presume?', we commemorate the life of the great Scottish explorer.From his humble beginnings in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, we speak with Grant MacKenzie, interim director of the the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum, which re-opened in July this year after a lengthy £9.1 million revamp.Grant talks us through the highlights of Livingstone's l...
2021-11-1031 min
Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast37 - Thought Lab 4: The Psychology of HorrorGrizzly bears are scary. But what about zombie grizzly bears? What’s makes something horrifying rather than just frightening? Paul has a theory. It turns out that humans have a psychological way of organizing the world that also creates the possibility of getting really creeped-out. It helps explain the horror of the zombie grizzly why the old Dracula was creepier than Twilight and how war propaganda can turn enemies into monsters. ReferencesDavid Livingstone-Smith (philosopher where Paul’s getting his ideas about essentialism and dehumanization from)Credits
2021-10-2836 min
Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast37 - Thought Lab 4: The Psychology of HorrorGrizzly bears are scary. But what about zombie grizzly bears? What’s makes something horrifying rather than just frightening? Paul has a theory. It turns out that humans have a psychological way of organizing the world that also creates the possibility of getting really creeped-out. It helps explain the horror of the zombie grizzly why the old Dracula was creepier than Twilight and how war propaganda can turn enemies into monsters. References: David Livingstone-Smith (philosopher where Paul’s getting his ideas about essentialism and dehumanization from)Annihilation (zombie be...
2021-10-2736 min
Left AnchorEpisode 207 - Making Monsters with David Livingstone SmithThis time we've got philosopher David Livingstone Smith (last seen here on episode 165) to discuss his book Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization. We talk about the sources of dehumanizing ideology, what purpose it can serve politically, why even Heinrich Himmler couldn't take witnessing a massacre of Jews during the Holocaust, and more. Enjoy!
2021-10-151h 10Multifaith MattersDavid Livingstone Smith on Monster Making and DehumanizationDavid Livingstone Smith returns for a further conversation on dehumanization in light of his new book Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization. How do some people come to believe that their enemies are monsters, and therefore easy to kill? In this podcast David defines dehumanization, shares historical examples, how theology and ideology can literally demonize "the other," and we discuss the importance of monster theory in understanding dehumanization as a process that leads to genocide, lynchings, and other violence. David is professor of philosophy at the University of New England.
2021-10-051h 03
Seize the Moment PodcastDavid Livingstone Smith: How Monsters, Racists, and Nazis are Made | STM Podcast #102On episode 102, we welcome philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms of dehumanization, how humans can perceive other humans as both human and sub-human, what lynchings were actually like, how Nazis used psychotherapy and pseudo-scientific propaganda to justify anti-Semitic beliefs, the role of motivated reasoning in maintaining wealthy slave states, the subtle, modern manifestations of dehumanization, and how to begin tackling dehumanizing tendencies on both psychological and social levels. David Livingstone Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. He earned his PhD from the University of London...
2021-09-191h 06
IC之音｜講理就好孩子為什麼說謊？美國新英格蘭大學的教授David Livingstone Smith，在著作《我們為何說謊》表示，說謊其實沒有好壞的差異，它是一個超越法律和道德的求生本能，其實誠實是需要時時刻刻被提醒的。若要阻止說謊的唯一方式，就是零容忍，即使不重要的事也不應該說謊，才能杜絕在重大事物上的欺騙。
2021-08-1200 minIC之音｜講理就好孩子為什麼說謊？美國新英格蘭大學的教授David Livingstone Smith，在著作《我們為何說謊》表示，說謊其實沒有好壞的差異，它是一個超越法律和道德的求生本能，其實誠實是需要時時刻刻被提醒的。若要阻止說謊的唯一方式，就是零容忍，即使不重要的事也不應該說謊，才能杜絕在重大事物上的欺騙。
2021-08-1200 minThe Voices of War19. David Livingstone Smith - On DehumanisationMy guest today is David Livingstone Smith, who is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England.
He has authored nine books with his more recent titles focusing on dehumanisation, race, and propaganda. His 2011 ‘Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others’ won the 2012 Anisfield-Wolf award for nonfiction. David’s most recent book ‘On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It’ was published by Oxford University Press in 2020, and his tenth book, ‘Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization’ will be published by Harvard University Press later this year.
David is an interdisciplinary...
2021-08-081h 28
The Rewired SoulThe Philosophy of Dehumanization with David Livingstone SmithEpisode Notes
After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, many of us were left wondering how people can be treated as less than human. And how do we explain atrocities like the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide? Today, Chris had the opportunity to sit down with professor and philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss his book On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It.
Follow David on Twitter @DavidLSmith_Iam
Get a copy of On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It
Pre-order a copy of Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power...
2021-06-1600 min
The Rewired SoulThe Philosophy of Dehumanization with David Livingstone SmithEpisode NotesAfter the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, many of us were left wondering how people can be treated as less than human. And how do we explain atrocities like the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide? Today, Chris had the opportunity to sit down with professor and philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss his book On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It.Follow David on Twitter @DavidLSmith_IamGet a copy of On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist ItPre-order a copy of Making...
2021-06-1600 min
On OpinionOn Inhumanity with David Livingstone Smith“Dehumanisation both justifies and motivates acts of extraordinary violence - but it is not in any sense an innate disposition”Here lies the terrifying quandary: if humans are the most social of all primates and mammals, if our sociality and capacity for collaboration is at the very heart of our success as a species, how are we able to engage in such acts of hideous violence towards each other?“Dehumanisation is a psychological response to political forces”David Livingstone Smith explains how two key ideas underpin the psychology of Dehumanisation: Psychological Essentialism and Hierarchical Thinking, false heuristics that are...
2021-05-2641 min
Strong Songs"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by MuseLink it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse.Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.Written by: Matthew Bellamy...
2021-05-1956 min
The Night Shift with DJ Kevin StewCommunity and Finance - Anti-Woke? with David Livingstone Smith (05.17.21)David Livingstone Smith, philosophy professor and author, joined us to address the concepts of woke and anti-woke - how it's perceived and how to move past it.
I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED. FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
All Featured Content Is Monetized By The Respective Copyright Owners & Record Labels.
FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: I do not own copyright for this copyrighted material, but under Section 107 United States Copyright Law as noted by the United States Copyright Office (Copyright Act 1976), allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comm...
2021-05-181h 59
Strong Songs"Stolen Moments" by Oliver NelsonJazz is all about the contrast between the individual and the collective, and few recordings embody that as beautifully as "Stolen Moments," the opening track from Oliver Nelson's 1961 hard-bop record The Blues and the Abstract Truth.On this episode, Kirk dives deep into Nelson's classic tune, starting with his dense horn arrangement, then considering the three improvised horn solos as distinct creations that reflect the at-times wildly different ambitions of each individual player. Also, there's jazz flute.Written by: Oliver NelsonPerformed by: Freddie Hubbard (tpt.), Eric Dolphy (alto/flute), Oliver Nelson (tenor...
2021-04-0759 min
Many MindsAn animal in denialWelcome back folks! Don't want to get ahead of ourselves, but rumor is that in certain parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the signs of spring are starting to emerge—little buds and shocks of color. We'll be monitoring the situation closely over the coming weeks. My guest today is Melanie Challenger. Melanie is a writer and researcher whose work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The subject of our conversation is her latest book, How to be Animal: A New History of What it Means to Be Human. In it, she confronts our species' ep...
2021-03-171h 05
Strong SongsCross-Rhythms, Concept Albums & Dream SongsTime for the first Q&A episode of Strong Songs year three!On this episode, Kirk digs into the mailbag for your questions on Jack White's guitar tone, Shabaka Hutchings' sax sound, 70s kitsch jazz, concept albums, drummers learning mallet instruments, Celtic sounds, "saving" jazz, and SOPHIE. Also, a listener shares a song that came to him in a dream.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“O Superman” by Laurie Anderson from Big Science, 1982“Let Down” by Radiohead from OK Computer, 1997“Icky Thump” by The White Stripes from Icky Thump, 2007“Summon the Fire” by The Comet is Coming from Trust In Th...
2021-02-2458 min
ABSTRATAMENTEEp.#9 - Breve resenha literária: lidos em janeiroNesse nono episódio do ABSTRATAMENTE faremos uma rápida resenha literária sobre os principais livros lidos no mês de janeiro de 2021.=========Obras citadas no episódio: 1. "Duna", de Frank Herbert (Aleph);2. "O enigma do quarto 622", de Joel Dicker (Intrínseca);3. "Animal Languages", de Eva Meijer (MIT Press); e4. "Less Than Human", de David Livingstone Smith (St. Martin's Press).=========Caso queira entrar em contato com o ABSTRATAMENTE utilize o e-mail: abstratamentepodcast@gmail.comSiga o...
2021-02-0624 min
The David Pakman Show1/28/21: GME Short Squeeze Explodes as Biden Makes Moves--On the Show: --David Livingstone Smith, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England in Maine and author of the book "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It," joins David to discuss how humans come to see other humans as "less than human." Get the book: https://amzn.to/2MdmJL1 --Hedge funds are imperiled by a short squeeze of Gamestop (GME) organized and pulled off by the subreddit WallStreetBets --Joe Biden announces a freeze to US weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, a major geopolitical and foreign policy move that Donald Trump...
2021-01-281h 03
Becoming You PodcastDOING Better & BEING Better Starts with Us and Our LanguageThis podcast was recorded as a response to an episode of Unlocking Us, a podcast hosted by Brene Brown. It is advised that you listen to that episode here both for your own education and context for what I'm about to speak on in this episode.
Book mentioned:
Less Than Human: Why we demean, enslave and exterminate others by David Livingstone Smith
Volunteer Organization/Registry
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
Contact Rachel:
rachel@rachelwoodart.com
Follow me...
2021-01-2237 min
Strong SongsYear Two, In ReviewAs Year Two of Strong Songs draws to a close, it's time to take a look back.SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off for the month of December, and will be back for Year Three at the start of January, 2021.But before that! Let's go back, back, back in time one hundred years, to the start of 2020.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971"Lovefool" by The Cardigans from First Band on the Moon, 1996"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981"Toss a Coin to Your...
2020-11-2557 min
Left AnchorEpisode 165 - Dehumanization with David Livingstone SmithToday we've got philosopher David Livingstone Smith on to discuss his book On Inhumanity. We discuss how people can come to believe others are less than human, how that is related to various atrocities, whether the entire idea of "races" should be abolished, and more. Enjoy!
2020-11-221h 07
Strong Songs"A Day in the Life" by The BeatlesWake up, fall out of bed, and drag a comb across your head, cause Strong Songs is finally doing an episode about The Beatles.It's time for Kirk to tackle the fab four, and what better Beatles song to analyze than Lennon and McCartney's two-tune casserole of a closer, "A Day in the Life." Get ready for some lilting Lennon dreamscapes, some meticulous McCartney melodies, a really big glissando, and an even bigger E chord.Written by: John Lennon and Paul McCartneyAlbum: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)Listen/Buy v...
2020-11-1158 min
Strong SongsMicrotones, Minimalism & the Bebop ScaleMailbag episode! Kirk answers your burning musical questions about songs from Parks & Rec, Black Sails, Lovecraft Country, and What We Do in the Shadows, as well as microtones, minimalist songwriting, the bebop scale, practicing habits, and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Parks & Recreation” by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones, 2009“Black Sails” by Bear McCreary, 2014“You’re Dead” by Norma Tanega from Walking My Cat Named Dog, 1966“Lonely World” by Moses Sumney from Aromanticism, 2017A 2018 Refinery29 article by Courtney E. Smith on the gender gap in TV composing“Melting” and "Rattlesnake" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard from Flying Microtonal Banana, 201...
2020-10-281h 02
Escape To The Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Less Than Human by David Livingstone SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/168446to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Less Than Human
Author: David Livingstone Smith
Narrator: Peter Lerman
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 10-27-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 31 ratings
Genres: Racism & Discrimination
Publisher's Summary:
A revelatory look at why we dehumanize each other, with stunning examples from world history as well as today's headlines.
2020-10-2711h 23
Strong SongsStrong TV Songs: HBO EditionThe Wildlings are south of the wall, the robots are rising up, Seventh Kavalry's on the move, and two percent of the world's population has vanished. Time for another edition of Strong TV Songs!This time around the focus is on HBO, a network that has defined much of the broader TV landscape over the past couple of decades. So let's dig into a bunch of great music from a bunch of good shows, with themes for Dothraki raiders, Alethiometers, robot farmgirls, nuns with guns, monstrous moguls, and lost souls.Special thanks to the key...
2020-10-141h 05
stream of randomstre112 random thoughts plus Clips on dehumanization education and American exceptionalismWith clips from these podcasts Mike Dupont, [10/7/20, 6:50 AM]
New Books Network: Christopher Newfield, "The Great Mistake: How We Wrecked Public Universities and How We Can Fix Them" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2016) https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/new-books-network/
Mike Dupont, [10/7/20, 6:52 AM]
New Books Network: Thomas Borstelmann, "Just Like Us: The American Struggle to Understand Foreigners" (Columbia UP, 2020) https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/new-books-network/
Mike Dupont, [10/7/20, 6:53 AM]
New Books Network: David Livingstone Smith, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" (Oxford UP 2020) https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/new-books-network/
2020-10-0750 min
New Books in PsychologyDavid Livingstone Smith, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" (Oxford UP, 2020)The Rwandan genocide, the Holocaust, the lynching of African Americans, the colonial slave trade: these are horrific episodes of mass violence spawned from racism and hatred. We like to think that we could never see such evils again--that we would stand up and fight. But something deep in the human psyche--deeper than prejudice itself--leads people to persecute the other: dehumanization, or the human propensity to think of others as less than human.An award-winning author and philosopher, Smith takes an unflinching look at the mechanisms of the mind that encourage us to see someone as less than...
2020-09-181h 05
New Books in Genocide StudiesDavid Livingstone Smith, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" (Oxford UP, 2020)The Rwandan genocide, the Holocaust, the lynching of African Americans, the colonial slave trade: these are horrific episodes of mass violence spawned from racism and hatred. We like to think that we could never see such evils again--that we would stand up and fight. But something deep in the human psyche--deeper than prejudice itself--leads people to persecute the other: dehumanization, or the human propensity to think of others as less than human.An award-winning author and philosopher, Smith takes an unflinching look at the mechanisms of the mind that encourage us to see someone as less than...
2020-09-181h 05
Enjoy Amazing Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsOn Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It by David Livingstone SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/445373 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It Author: David Livingstone Smith Narrator: Matthew Josdal Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 29 minutes Release date: September 8, 2020 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: An award-winning author and philosopher, Smith takes an unflinching look at the mechanisms of the mind that encourage us to see someone as less than human. There is something peculiar and horrifying in human psychology that makes us vulnerable to thinking of whole groups of people as subhuman creatures. When governments or other groups stand to gain...
2020-09-0830 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 169: David Livingstone Smith On Resisting InhumanityWhat happens in our minds when we dehumanize others, and how can we resist it?
These are the kinds of questions David Livingstone Smith, author of the book, On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It, has found himself asking throughout his career.
Most of us are familiar with events of mass violence in recent history, such as the Holocaust, slavery in America, and the Rwandan genocide. David wants to know what motivates us to commit these atrocities.
By studying dehumanization, he's learned what a powerful tool it is. He explains, "If people can convince others that those whom they wi...
2020-08-2842 min
New Books in PhilosophyDavid Livingstone Smith, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" (Oxford UP 2020)The phenomenon of dehumanization is associated with such atrocities as the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and the Holocaust in World War II. In these and other cases, people are described in ways that imply that they are less than fully human as a prelude to committing extreme forms of violence against them.In On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It (Oxford University Press, 2020), David Livingstone Smith analyzes what dehumanization is, why are we prone to dehumanize, and how we might resist dehumanizing others. On his view, dehumanizing others is a cultural technology that functions to disinhibit us...
2020-08-101h 07New Books in Genocide StudiesDavid Livingstone Smith, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" (Oxford UP 2020)The phenomenon of dehumanization is associated with such atrocities as the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and the Holocaust in World War II. In these and other cases, people are described in ways that imply that they are less than fully human as a prelude to committing extreme forms of violence against them.In On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It (Oxford University Press, 2020), David Livingstone Smith analyzes what dehumanization is, why are we prone to dehumanize, and how we might resist dehumanizing others. On his view, dehumanizing others is a cultural technology that functions to disinhibit us...
2020-08-101h 07
Seize the Moment PodcastSTM Podcast #60: David Livingstone Smith - Dehumanization and How to Resist ItOn episode 60, we welcome philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the sources and consequences of dehumanization, including its historical manifestations and the psychological needs and drives that foster it; the role that the philosophy of essentialism plays in racism; how categorization and hierarchical thinking contribute to brutality; the evolution of agreeableness and the ways in which humans neutralize empathy to disinhibit their violent urges; and the steps we need to take to counteract dehumanization. David Livingstone Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. He earned his PhD from the...
2020-07-261h 12
Political Philosophy PodcastDEHUMANIZATION with David Livingstone SmithI discuss the phycology and politics of dehumanization with David Livingstone Smith. We also cover what ancient people's meant by 'clean' and 'unclean' in a religious context & dehumanization in contemporary US politics.
2020-07-181h 26
Dignified Resilience with Riada AkyolRiada talks "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" with an award-winning author and philosopher David L. SmithThis was a tough topic and incredibly powerful conversation. I learned a lot and I think you might too. Today's guest David Livingstone Smith is an award-winning author and a renowned philosopher who has written widely on moral psychology. He is professor of philosophy at the University of New England and author of the award-winning book "Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others." He joins me for a discussion of his latest book, "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It." The book is written in accessible manner for wide readership. About "On Inhumanity" book: "The Rwandan gen...
2020-06-141h 22
Through ConversationsDehumanization And How to Resist itWelcome to this edition of Through Conversations Podcast. This episode featured Deep Thinker, David Livingstone Smith. We had a great conversation, and a deep one indeed.
2019-12-1159 min
Auckland Writers FestivalScotland: The Autobiography (2018)Alexander McCall Smith describes Scotland: The Autobiography, 2000 Years of Scottish History By Those Who saw It Happen as an unqualified triumph. Rosemary Goring’s book is composed of eye-witness accounts from Tacitus, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, Adam Smith, David Livingstone, and The Big Yin, AKA Billy Connolly, but also from crofters, criminals, servants, housewives and poets. Goring is the literary editor of The Herald in Glasgow, and the author of two works of historical fiction: After Flodden (the 1513 battle in which the English annihilated the Scots) and its sequel Dacre’s War. Join her in an hour’s examin...
2018-06-0159 min
Bla BlaMentime que me gustaDicen que las hay piadosas, de patas cortas, destructivas, compulsivas y dañinas.Claro, nunca asociadas con algún adjetivo positivo, sino todo lo contrario.Según wikipedia una mentira es una declaración realizada por alguien que sabe o sospecha que es falsa en todo o en parte, esperando que los oyentes le crean, de forma que se oculte la realidad en forma parcial o total.Ahora bien, cuando llega tu cumpleaños y se acerca el Tío Alberto con su bolsa de regalo que te compró con tanto cariño y la abrís...
2018-02-2007 min
The UnMute PodcastEpisode 028: David Livingstone Smith on DehumanizationMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher David Livingstone Smith about dehumanization, it's history, the role of race in dehumanizing practices, how monsters are made, and more.
2017-08-3141 min