Language and Disability
BJ Miller and Krista Tippett engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the language of disability and the limitations of words in accurately describing lived experiences. Miller challenges the notion of disability as a pathological condition and encourages a shift in perspective. Their discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging the flaws in language when discussing sensitive topics.In this clip
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B.J. Miller — Reframing Our Relationship to That We Don’t Control
Related Questions
The primary question I have for myself is: Has the trauma changed me beyond the physical changes that can be observed?
Given that it seems there is a part of my brain that is not working properly, I ask myself: When my brain is not functioning for its physical purposes, are there also parts affected that influence non-physical drivers? What are those parts?
In a healthy brain, the two sides communicate with one another. How is this likely to be different in my brain, given the left-side trauma?