IDEA #25
The antisocial network
Individuals who feel strong group connections have an unhealthy tendency to alienate and dehumanise those outside their groups.
What you need to know
While there’s lots of evidence that individuals gain physical and psychological benefits from strong social ties, research has also shown that strong social connections can lead to ‘connected groups’ dehumanising and treating poorly those outside their connections.
A study by Adam Waytz of the Kellogg School of Management and Nicholas Epley of the Chicago Booth School of Business found that groups with strong social bonds have a predilection to dehumanise people ...
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