“Today’s episode uses a fictional allegory of a lexicographer studying the "fae" to critique the "decoding" of autism through artificial intelligence. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, draws parallels between the lexicographer's imposition of order on a misunderstood culture and current research that aims to categorize and "solve" autistic behaviors. This approach, Dr. Hoerricks argues, mirrors a colonial mindset, prioritising the observer's framework over the lived experiences of the autistic community, resulting in a loss of nuance and autonomy. Dr. Hoerricks ultimately warns against this reductive approach, emphasising the importance of centering autistic voices and experiences.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-lexicographer-and-the-fae-decoding
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