Philosophy professor talks about dehumanization

David Smith, a philosophy professor at the University of New England, talks about dehumanization, the demonization of Jews, and how to resist dehumanization in this video from October 2020. He also discusses how one delusion spread by Qanon followers is similar to ideas dating back to at least the 12th century, showing that there is a historical precedent here.

You can watch the video on YouTube here: David Livingstone Smith “On Inhumanity” – YouTube.

Consequence culture, not cancel culture

I thought Joy Behar said something interesting on this segment of “The View” on Wednesday, January 26: “It’s not a cancel culture, it’s a consequence culture.”

I think this is something worth thinking about. Is it “cancel culture” or is it “consequence culture”? Maybe it depends?

Behar made the comment during a discussion about Neil Young telling Spotify that the company had to choose between him and Joe Rogan because of vaccine misinformation shared on Rogan’s podcast. You can watch the episode here: ‘The View’ Hosts Defend Joe Rogan: He’s ‘A Horror,’ but Don’t Boot Him Off Spotify Completely (Video) (thewrap.com).

Officers talk about Jan. 6

From The Washington Post: ‘Some are still suffering’: Months after Capitol riot, police who fought the mob contend with physical, psychological pain. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/capitol-riot-police-injuries-trauma/2021/07/23/e008f0f0-d8d8-11eb-9bbb-37c30dcf9363_story.html