Valerie Greer

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@DavidBartram_ 8, but 4 is a close runner up!

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@FaxOfGuy @OldHollowTree This one gets my vote too.

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@charliekirk11 He isn’t going to change the hearts of anyone by talking like that. Arguments are only fire if they persuade, but this dismisses.

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@AlissaWalsh21 Nope!

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@notlouisck @ZubyMusic

[Christina Buttons @buttonslives]

I was diagnosed with Asperger’s by a psychiatrist in 2019, and I share the concerns raised in this article. 

At the time, the diagnosis provided relief—it offered an explanation for the extreme difficulties I had faced in my youth. However, observing the online autism community quickly made me realize that the neurodiversity movement is creating more problems than it is solving. 

The “#actuallyautistic” activists attempt to dictate language, control what researchers are allowed to study, and divert resources away from those with severe impairments. They also bully anyone who refuses to adopt their ideology, including parents of severely disabled children.

The 2013 decision to merge Asperger’s into the broader Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis was a grave mistake. I continued using the term Asperger’s to distinguish myself from those with profound autism, even though I was called a Nazi for it, because that distinction felt important. But today, I feel even less attached to the diagnosis.

Autism is classified as a “neurodevelopmental disorder,” yet there is no objective test for it. Diagnosis is based entirely on behavioral criteria, leaving it open to subjective interpretation—which can explain why so many people “identify” with it today.

I’m concerned not only about overdiagnosis but also about how neurodiversity activists encourage those who identify with the diagnosis to lean into dysfunction—insisting that society should accommodate them rather than encouraging them to accommodate themselves and work toward overcoming their challenges.

Aside from my motor-balance issues, which I haven't found a solution for (I crash into walls every day), many of the struggles I faced in my youth and young adulthood have lessened because I put a lot of work into myself.

My social difficulties, though still apparent, have improved with determination and experience. I worked hard to overcome rigid thinking. I carry sunglasses and earplugs with me wherever I go. I’m fortunate now to have designed a life that accommodates my sensory issues—I live in a quiet place and work from home. I've channeled my intense interests into a developing career that I'm proud of.

It’s important to recognize that there is a strong incentive for people to gravitate toward a diagnosis that allows them to reframe their shortcomings as something beyond their control—because it makes them feel less responsible for their perceived failures. In doing so, many are surrendering their agency rather than trying to improve their circumstances.

[Valerie Greer @VeeGreer]

@ProfMJCleveland I’m 31. I learned PEMDAS in middle school.

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@ProfMJCleveland For veggies I include sautéed mushrooms, then I throw on raw grated carrot, cubed cucumber, and shredded lettuce. But of course it’s very versatile, so you can use whatever veggies you like!

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@ProfMJCleveland Korean rice bowls are fun and easy meals, and half of the ingredients are raw! Top rice with veggies, protein of choice, cashews, cilantro or green onions, and the essential and delicious gochujang sauce.

I normally marinade pork chops, but any protein would do.

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@Rothmus Christopher Columbus was a radical for believing the world was round, and until his voyage the world believed it was flat. Ancient Greeks determined that the world was round long before Columbus, and learned people retained that knowledge throughout medieval times.

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@notlouisck 3

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@mikeroweworks I would be so grateful to have access to this movie on a streaming service!

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@MrBeast I think the opposite is true. Thank you.

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@Riley_Gaines_ This is so embarrassing

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@MorningWire Your title is correct, but the audio that plays is from Sunday’s episode

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@hubermanlab I asked on another post, but will ask here too: are running and HIIT detrimental for a women trying to conceive?

[Valerie Greer @VeeGreer]

@hubermanlab Would you advise women that are trying to conceive to avoid HIIT?

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@sharrond62 It is hard enough to find a good swimsuit for the female form; that a male is modeling this one only assures me that this suit wouldn’t do it’s job properly anyways. I’ll shop elsewhere.

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@JoeBiden I predict airline prices will soar, but it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s what you ultimately want

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@ZubyMusic I admit, I never heard of you before listening to your interview on the @DanCrenshawTX podcast, but since then I have been following you on Twitter. You are now my favorite voice on here. Your common sense perspective is refreshing. Thank you for sharing your insights!