The neurological explanation behind our systemic dehumanisation of the homeless.

This article provides a scientific explanation of the neurological process that occurs when we encounters a homeless person. Dr. Lasana Harris studies neurology and focuses on our brain's engagement with other people and the world around us. He quotes : 

"dehumanisation becomes a kind of emotion regulation strategy"



From Harris' findings, Daniel Campbell-Meiklejohn, a senior lecturer in psychology, rose the question : 

"Is dehumanisation automatic or is there, at some point, some intentionality behind turning off our empathy machines ?" 

His theory sheds light onto several aspects of our lives (evermore in modern times) and their possible impact on our systematic dehumanisation of the homeless.


This is your brain on homelessness


by Céline