The monster in the room.
Published In: Science (pre-March 2025), 2025, v. 387, n. 6733. P. 479 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Finn, Ed 3 of 3
Abstract
The article "The monster in the room" explores the historical creation of mythical creatures to dehumanize and devalue others. Historian Surekha Davies delves into humanity's tradition of naming, shaming, and blaming individuals by turning them into monsters, from witches to marginalized groups. The text highlights the dangers of pseudoscientific ideas about race and the dehumanization that can occur in the development of artificial intelligence. It calls for a deeper understanding of why humans create monsters and suggests that embracing monster literacy could help combat fear and promote empathy. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science (pre-March 2025). 2025/01, Vol. 387, Issue 6733, p479
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0036-8075
- DOI:10.1126/science.adu8851
- Accession Number:182553931
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