“Today’s episode examines the challenges and exhaustion faced by autistic individuals navigating a world and digital landscape often hostile to neurodivergence. It explores the paradox of technology, highlighting how online platforms can be both a source of community and a site of harm due to algorithmic amplification of negativity and lack of accessibility. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, discusses the emotional toll of constant debate surrounding the existence and value of autistic people, further exacerbated by recent political developments. They critique societal norms that prioritise conformity, erasing difference and marginalising those who don't fit in. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks calls for radical societal change, emphasising mutual aid, grassroots organising, and the celebration of neurodiversity to create a more inclusive and equitable world.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/no-place-for-me-autism-technology
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