Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization

Explore the psychological and societal impacts of dehumanization in this thought-provoking lecture from the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into concepts such as psychological essentialism, subhumanity, and the problem of monstrosity. Examine historical examples including Nazi propaganda, lynching, and the portrayal of "colored people" to understand how dehumanization has been used as a tool of oppression. Analyze the connections between dehumanization and monster theory, and investigate the analogy between dehumanization and authority. Gain insights into the complex mechanisms behind the creation of "monsters" in society and the uncanny power of dehumanization.

Introduction
Dehumanization
Psychological Essentialism
Subhumanity
Morgan Godwin
The Problem of Humanity
The Problem of Monstrosity
Nazi Propaganda
Demonic Jew
Lynching
Vampire
Colored People
Monster Theory
Homo Sapiens
Dehumanization Analogy
Dehumanizing Authority