In an age of scientific enlightenment and a growing global movement for inclusivity and justice, it is both astonishing and sobering to realize that we continue to grapple with the pervasive misconception that science supports rigid binary constructs for sex, gender, and sexuality. However, as we strive to move forward…

Once upon a time, there was a person born from mycelium. They didn’t know it, but deep inside, they felt different. Growing up in a society where everyone seemed the same, they tried hard to fit in. But something inside them always felt a little off. They didn’t understand why…

Labor Exploitation, Ideological Divide, and Harm to Users In the fast-paced world of technology, multimillionaire tech founders have emerged as influential figures, shaping our digital landscape with their professed ideals of libertarianism. However, a closer examination reveals a troubling paradox. …

Passover, also known as Pesach, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. The Haggadah, the book that guides the Passover Seder, states that “in each and every generation, a person must see themselves as though they themselves left Egypt.” This obligation invites self-reflection about…

CW: ableism, chronic su/c/dal/ty, social exclusion Autistic people are often told that they need to be “fixed” or “cured” of their autism. This ableist mindset stems from the belief that being neurotypical (having typical brain functioning) is the only acceptable way of being. For people with non-visible disabilities like autism…

I was talking to ChatGPT to help order my thoughts on some important social issues and I noticed it was giving answers that normalised harm. After a lot of pushback from me, it finally acknowledged how wrong it was so I asked it to write a letter about it to…

In recent years, the term “POC” (people of color) has become increasingly popular as a catch-all term to refer to individuals who are not white. However, many people fail to realize that the term originated from slavery and was used as a euphemism for Blackness in places like Haiti, Barbados…

Since Scott Lamb, the VP of Content at Medium has asked for our opinions on AI-generated articles, I asked ChatGPT to help me express my thoughts on the matter. As someone who is autistic and disabled in many ways, I see the opposition to AI writing tools as yet another…

Content warning: mental health struggles, suicidal ideation, death I am autistic, chronically ill, socially isolated and have experienced intense autistic burnout which can lead to thoughts of not wanting to be alive anymore. For these reasons, the issue of medical aid in dying (MAiD) is personal to me. …