Dispersonify

/dɪsˈpɜːrsənɪfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To remove personal or human qualities from; to make impersonal or take away the sense of individual identity.

Etymology

From dis- + personify (person + -ify, Latin facere 'to make'). Creates a verb meaning the opposite of giving something personal qualities.

Kelly Says

Social media algorithms dispersonify human connection by replacing face-to-face interaction with profiles and avatars, which changes how we empathize and relate to each other.

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