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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 27 MIN

From Gnats to Vermin: How Dehumanizing Language Lays the Ground for Mass Atrocities

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People-powered, AI-GeneratedSeason 10, Episode 77We analyze how authoritarians and fascists throughout history have used dehumanizing languages, from the Tutsis being referred to as cockroaches needing to be squished that led to genocide to Trump's referring to the opposition as vermin or gnats that need to be taken care of, dehumanizing language is used by Tyrants who try to force illiberalism on constitutional republics.https://guywolf070425.substack.com/p/from-gnats-to-vermin-how-dehumanizing?r=5d8qd2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educatetheplanet.substack.com

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