By david french / new york times View the full context on memeorandum. Nytimes.com 09 nov 20250 shares 1 views facebooktwitterlinkedinredditpinterestwhatsappemail Over time, the cruelty becomes contagious—not because the survivor becomes cruel, but because they begin to internalize the dehumanization That’s why healing from this form of cruelty is not just about leaving the person, but recovering the belief that you are real, worthy, and allowed to feel. That’s not what’s happening online today
Our culture is drowning in anonymous rage, and it’s corroding our collective soul and terrifying the reasonable into the shadows. Several key factors contribute to the motivation for cruelty Many individuals are attracted to causing suffering to other humans and animals The desire for power and control is a major factor.
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