Seeing others as objects creates conflict from "summary" of Leadership and Self-deception by Arbinger Institute
When we see others as objects, we deny their humanity. We treat them as obstacles or tools, rather than as people with their own thoughts, feelings, and needs. This distortion in perception leads to a fundamental conflict, because it creates a misalignment between how we see others and how they actually are. This conflict manifests itself in our interactions with others, as well as in our own internal struggles. Seeing others as objects is a form of self-deception that allows us to justify mistreating them. When we view someone as less than human, it becomes easier to ignore their needs and desires. W...
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