A perspective from a dolphin that would’ve got caught in the net.
Nell Harris Nell Harris

A perspective from a dolphin that would’ve got caught in the net.

The growing awareness, conversation, and now this first wave of government policies surrounding kids and social media is a central topic at the moment - not central enough, but there is so many events happening in this era that really none are getting the true recognition they deserve. This blog is a continuation of previous blogs about present youth experience, the internet, and social media as I don’t feel that one perspective and one conversation is enough. There is so many additional contexts, and so much nuance in this conversation.

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Neuroaffirming practices actually benefit ALL, not some.
Nell Harris Nell Harris

Neuroaffirming practices actually benefit ALL, not some.

To be neuroaffirming is not the prioritisation of certain neurotypes over another, in fact it’s not even looking at different types of brains as separate collectives. True neuroaffirming practice is recognising neurodiversity is embracing ALL neurotypes, simply and factually, for their strengths AND hurdles. A neurodiverse society is a society that is better off for being so on so many levels, morally, empathically, ethically, that is abundant in perspectives and unique skillsets.

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Do you have the spoons for that?
Nell Harris Nell Harris

Do you have the spoons for that?

Spoon theory is a great concept to talk about and give understanding to the variances in capacity. Like time and personal space, capacity is a social construct and is incredibly individual in both capacity held and capacity costs.

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Adolescence is NOT about the ‘Red Pill Agenda’. Hear me out.
Nell Harris Nell Harris

Adolescence is NOT about the ‘Red Pill Agenda’. Hear me out.

This series was always going to become a conversation starter, rightfully and importantly so. The topic is a relevant and critical one for us as a society, but I don’t think it is not the topic of the ‘Red Pill Agenda’ I see so many talking about. That’s the example of the loudest danger at present and the superficial layer of this story but not the core warning this show desperately pleads to it audience.

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