Autistic Characters in Anime: Representation, Speculation, and Relatability
Anime is famous for its wide array of unique, deeply complex characters—people who are often…
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The Ghost in the Machine: Autism, AI, and What It Means to Be Human
There’s a line I keep coming back to from Alan Turing—the father of modern computing—who…
Secret Famous Autists from History: Speculations, Stories, and Evidence
Autism wasn’t formally recognized until the 20th century, yet as we look back through history,…
“Rotting in Bed”: The Art of Doing Nothing and Why It’s Finally Okay
“Rotting in bed”—a phrase that sounds dramatic, maybe even a little morbid, but one that’s…
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I’m Not Disabled By Autism; I’m Disabled By Unaccommodating People
I’ve lost count of how many times people have told me, “You don’t seem disabled.”…
Why Some People on Reddit Call Themselves “Autists” (and How It Makes Me Feel)
If you’ve ever waded into the chaotic, meme-filled sea of Reddit’s Wall Street Bets (WSB),…
The Genius Autist Trope: A Blessing or a Burden in TV and Film?
Autistic characters in media are often cast as the misunderstood geniuses: the chess prodigy who…
The Persecution of Witches, Politics, and the Future of Fear: An Autopsy on Humanity’s Soul
America loves a witch hunt. From Salem to McCarthyism to the culture wars of today,…
Villain Era: Why Everyone Wants to Be the Bad Guy (And What It Really Means)
Somewhere between Girlboss and Main Character Energy, the internet birthed a new persona: the unapologetic,…
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The Ghost in the Machine: Autism, AI, and the Question of Humanity
There’s a phrase from Descartes that haunts me sometimes: “I think, therefore I am.” It’s…