An examination of wartime propaganda makes clear how efforts to demonize the other have been used to motivate the public in supporting a cause. In today’s media environment, sensationalistic headlines and “clickbait” create similar dynamics but in the interest of media share and profitability. The purpose of this presentation is to explore how the current media climate has exacerbated longstanding societal tendencies to demonize the other in service of the “tribe,” as well as look at some efforts to humanize and create dialogue. The peer-reviewed literature on tribalism, diversity and inclusion, hate groups, hyperpolarization, the media, and “deprogramming” was examined. The human tendency to form networks of friendships with people of similar occupations, interests, and habits combined with the ability to surround oneself with like-minded individuals at the exclusion of contradictory viewpoints or evidence has increased the ability to polarize and divide into camps like never before. With the largely uncensored world of social media, the more shocking and catastrophic of these messages often get amplified, polarizing the population into camps that accept no quarter. “Groupthink” also contributes to the tendency to not challenge beliefs that seem illogical to those on the outside. Environments that foster dialogue between members of different groups, such as universities, can create dialogue and ultimately foster trust between members of different groups, whereas media platform algorithms that suggest content based on past interests do not naturally broaden or challenge beliefs. Although there are some instances in which media companies attempt to provide more balanced views, society as a whole must prioritize a diversity of opinion and inclusion in order to depolarize viewpoints and create healthy dialogue. The current media and social media environment, although not created specifically to increase polarization, have done so through search algorithms, general lack of censorship, and limited regulations, combined with the human tendency toward tribalism. If there is a desire to create more dialogue, intragroup understanding, and social cohesion, society and social institutions must create the structure to support that vision.