War on words: Conflict corrupts language

War's vocabulary, designed to control perception and justify violence, profoundly impacts societies. Israel's 'mowing the grass' and labeling Palestinians as 'human animals' mirrors historical dehumanization tactics like the Nazis' portrayal of Jews. Russia's 'special military operation' and America's 'collateral damage' exemplify moral detachment. The rise of AI in warfare further desensitizes, turning people into 'neutralized' targets and invasions into 'restructuring,' normalizing brutality and corrupting societal values.

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