Making Monsters

In "Making Monsters," David Livingstone Smith delves into the complex philosophical and psychological mechanisms behind dehumanization, shedding light on the disturbing tendency to perceive enemies as less than human. Drawing from historical instances such as the Rwandan genocide and lynchings, he examines how this duality of viewing others as both subhuman and fully human fuels violence and hatred. The audiobook thoughtfully unpacks the implications of dehumanization, its ties to racism and social hierarchy, and the profound impact it has on our perception of humanity and morality.