Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement (A Norton Short)
united in the report by a powerful idea: normalcy is not quite so overwhelmingly dominant as it might appear.
Sara Hendren • What Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World
There has been a shift in science towards thinking about healthspan–– instead of lifespan—extension. Healthspan extension is the idea of prolonging the number of years in which you’re not disabled, dependent, or seriously ill. I’d argue that’s an admirable goal to pursue, but there’s also something deeply unsettling about the transhumanists’ elimin... See more
Who Gets to Live Forever? A Conversation about Biotechno-solutionism with Tamara Kneese and Santiago Sanchez
Moving through life, Autistics face a maddening predicament: if we give voice to our needs, ask questions when we’re confused, seek help with hard tasks, or make any kind of move to address our sensory complaints, we are accused of being obstinate troublemakers. Yet when we internalize society’s message that our bodies and minds are a problem, and
... See moreDevon Price • Unmasking for Life: The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically
Notes From the Metaverse - By L. M. Sacasas - The Convivial Society
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