When Dehumanisation Comes Home — HoCoSo Conversation (13 January 2026)

In this compelling episode of the HoCoSo Conversation, host Jay Humphries and psychotherapist/philosopher Dr. Andreas Schreiber explore the language, framing, and institutional dynamics that shape our collective understanding of justice, power, and human dignity.

Recorded on 13 January 2026, this conversation takes a thoughtful turn into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old American citizen who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis during a large enforcement operation earlier that month. Video evidence, official statements, and private autopsy reports — some released after the recording — have produced deeply divergent public narratives about what happened. Minnesota officials, community members, and legal observers continue to raise questions about accountability and transparency, and at least one federal prosecutor reportedly resigned in protest over investigative decisions. 

Using this case as a starting point — and recorded before subsequent incidents, including another fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — the episode examines how dehumanisation appears in language and policy, how public discourse can shift blame and narrow empathy, and how these processes can erode trust in institutions. The discussion also extends to broader themes, including the rise of artificial intelligence, future socioeconomic structures such as universal income, and what they might mean for human identity and purpose.

This episode is not about simple answers or partisanship. It is about patterns of language, power, and permission — and the crucial question of what is required to defend human dignity in an increasingly complex world.

For more details on Dr. Andreas Schreiber:

www.curavitae.eu

www.curavitae.eu/logotherapie-existenzanalyse

00:00 Introduction to the HoCoSo Conversation

01:41 The Renee Good Case: A Shocking Investigation

03:21 ICE Agents and Community Tensions

04:33 The Shooting Incident: A Detailed Account

07:15 Media Spin and Public Reaction

10:32 Dehumanization and Its Consequences

19:08 Historical Parallels and Modern Implications

28:08 Captain Mark Kelly's Stand for Democracy

30:55 Iranian Regime's Tactics of Fear

31:43 US Hypocrisy and Military Actions

32:35 Civilian Casualties and Global Reactions

36:03 The Power of Language in Shaping Reality

48:40 Dehumanization and the Role of AI

49:41 Universal Income and Human Purpose

51:32 Potential Consequences of a Controlled Society

01:06:29 The Importance of Words in Preventing Dehumanization

01:07:23 Conclusion and Call to Action

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