Atypical: The Podcast
A podcast by atypical people looking at the world from a different point of view. Primarily neurodivergent, but we also have a scattering of LGBTQ+ people and thoughts.
New episode every fortnight and occasional "After Dark" episodes when we find them!
Podcasting since 2022 • 62 episodes
Atypical: The Podcast
Latest Episodes
Treat a headache, get autism
Sigh. Ok, paracetamol DOES NOT cause autism. Here is why it's dangerous to say so.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38592388/https://pharmasource.global/content/policy-briefing/trump-administration-draws-autism-acetam...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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40:10
IQ Testing & Eugenics
Simon got annoyed and took to the mic to talk about IQ testing. Health warning, it's not a great subject. IQ testing has been used to justify racism, classism and genocide. But we need to face up to this stuff to make sure it is left in the dus...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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32:53
Is it empathy or is it evil?
What happens when a psychologist tries to do philosophy? Usually nothing good. Happily, we have a philosopher on hand to explain why this is not a good idea. Join Simon as Alexander dives in Simon Baron-Cohen's book "Zero Degrees of Empathy" an...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:04:17
