Dehumanize Quote by William T. Vollmann
“The instant people specialize, its in their interest to dehumanize the people their specialized function operates upon.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Book of Revelation," 1999
Specialization can lead to dehumanizing those one serves; empathy erodes when roles dominate.
In simple terms: Specializing can strip humanity.
Maintain empathy despite specialization.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- healthcare
- law enforcement
- education
- corporate management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can professionals stay humane?
- What safeguards prevent dehumanization?
Specialists may argue efficiency outweighs dehumanization.