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249. Primatologist Explains the 1% Difference Between Humans & Apes | Richard Wrangham
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Perception Shapes Justification for Aggression
Humans can perceive others, even those morphologically similar, as non-human, which facilitates acts of aggression without moral conflict. This perception is influenced by psychological mechanisms that allow individuals to justify attacks against those deemed threats or tyrants. Additionally, societal narratives, such as associating certain traits with witchcraft, serve to reinforce this dehumanization, enabling individuals to act on aggressive impulses while maintaining a sense of moral safety.
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