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Originally Posted by Poiuytl
I find it quite poignant that you like do see yourself like an automaton, a machine, a meat grinder, a camera, or anothe device which acts on an input-output principle. Is this impression of mine correct? Is that maybe a form of disassociation?
And if that's correct, does that not make communication with a fellow human even harder, because of the destructive impulses humans have towards objects? They show that, by the way, because they always have to dehumanise a person before destroying them, so as not to feel guilt (unless they are psychopaths, non-human themselves).
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I see myself as a human being. A
logical human being, but a human being nonetheless - complete with flaws.
I do use machine-like metaphors, because of my familiarity with machines - I am a computer programmer. I have had more interactions with machines than I've had with people.
And I'm well aware of the practice and system of dehumanization - I've witnessed it used on me my entire life, and I've seen it happen to others. The U.S. is full of it right now.