Episode 8: The Cost of Hatred: When Political Identity Erases Humanity

26/08/2025 26 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

Listen "Episode 8: The Cost of Hatred: When Political Identity Erases Humanity"

Episode Synopsis

In Episode 8 of Divisive Measures, we confront the human toll of political extremism—where identity becomes ideology, and empathy is the first casualty. This episode explores how tribal politics, online radicalization, and media-fueled outrage strip individuals of their humanity, turning neighbors into enemies and dissent into danger.Through real-world examples and psychological insight, we examine how political identity can override compassion, distort truth, and justify cruelty. From dehumanizing rhetoric to algorithmic echo chambers, we ask: what is lost when we stop seeing each other as people?The Cost of Hatred is a sobering look at how division isn’t just political—it’s personal. And healing begins when we reclaim our shared humanity.