Upon reflection, I find that when I use "neurotypical" in practice it tends to mean: This person lives in denial of their differences from [impossible] cultural expectations and/or doesn't work to better understand them.
... or as a derogatory when I'm feeling bitter and jealous of what they can do more easily than me...
*sigh* Another opportunity for personal growth. Super...
I've always felt resistance to using the term 'neurotypical' and this beautifully articulates why.
Also really appreciate your reflections on the non-linear nature of visionary practices. Coloniality demands step-by-step processes with measurable outcomes...that cages inspiration. I was trapped in that for a long time, and told myself I wasn't a creative person. But since embracing my neuroqueerness, I've started imagining futures that are emergent, chaotic and revolutionary, and it makes my soul sing 💛
Thank you for putting this together so well, i believe that youre on the right way to look crossculturally and even more answers to this can maybe be found in quantum physics. 🌸🫧 my next post will be about feminine science and quantum physics, it has connecting points to this.
Hi! Sorry if I missed it. But did you propose an alternative word to “nonbinary”? And “neurodivergent”? Would love to know. Admittedly I’m a busy mom and skimmed this.
Upon reflection, I find that when I use "neurotypical" in practice it tends to mean: This person lives in denial of their differences from [impossible] cultural expectations and/or doesn't work to better understand them.
... or as a derogatory when I'm feeling bitter and jealous of what they can do more easily than me...
*sigh* Another opportunity for personal growth. Super...
Wow this is amazing! Love that you quote Tyson Yunkaporta. He has two more books that are sort-of sequels to Sand Talk
Brilliant! Just brilliant. Much gratitude to both BJ and Marta for this.
I've always felt resistance to using the term 'neurotypical' and this beautifully articulates why.
Also really appreciate your reflections on the non-linear nature of visionary practices. Coloniality demands step-by-step processes with measurable outcomes...that cages inspiration. I was trapped in that for a long time, and told myself I wasn't a creative person. But since embracing my neuroqueerness, I've started imagining futures that are emergent, chaotic and revolutionary, and it makes my soul sing 💛
Thank you for putting this together so well, i believe that youre on the right way to look crossculturally and even more answers to this can maybe be found in quantum physics. 🌸🫧 my next post will be about feminine science and quantum physics, it has connecting points to this.
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Hi! Sorry if I missed it. But did you propose an alternative word to “nonbinary”? And “neurodivergent”? Would love to know. Admittedly I’m a busy mom and skimmed this.
This clearly puts into words thing I’ve been thinking and feeling. Wow, really well written, thoughtful and affirming article. I love this.