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(noun) /dē-ˌ(h)yü-ˌma-nə-tə-ˈfĭ-kā-shan/ The bureaucratically sanctioned, algorithmically optimized process of stripping individuals of dignity, empathy, and personhood, usually to make systemic abuse more efficient, customer service more unbearable, or war crimes sound like policy decisions. Often administered in sterile language by people in suits or screens in cubicles. Field Applications: Corporate: Referring to workers as "human capital units" Government: Referring to civilians as "collateral damage" Tech: Designing platforms where users are “data points” instead of people Healthcare: "Patient throughput" as a higher priority than patient outcome Related Terms: Humanitization (archaic, banned in some HR departments) Dignicide: The lethal form of dehumanitification See Also: Form letter condolences, call center rage, refugee quotas, drone strike approvals.
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