So, Was Einstein Autistic, And Does It Matter Anyway?

As talked about in this post, the other side of stereotyping autistic people, is positive stereotyping: https://autismneurodiversity.com/2023/07/08/the-other-side-of-stereotyping-autistic-people-we-are-not-the-friggin-x-men/ So, instead of autistic people being these unpleasant and odious characters that need to be sent away, the stereotype is that we are some sort of high priests that live on a mountain that can move things with … Continue reading So, Was Einstein Autistic, And Does It Matter Anyway? →

The Hypocrisy of Supporting Ukraine But Not Palestine

I remember the start of 2022, and I learned that something awful had happened. Russia had invaded Ukraine. It felt like the start of a nightmare had begun for Ukrainians. They were just living their lives peacefully, and then Putin decided to take over their country? How could something so horrifically unacceptable happen in full … Continue reading The Hypocrisy of Supporting Ukraine But Not Palestine →

Ten Years Of The Nagle Mountains

July 14th, 2014. That is when I first set off on my bike for the Nagle mountains. And April of that year was also when I started cycling. Ten years of cycling, and ten years of the Nagle mountains. Where does the time go! I remember before that trip, just looking at random locations on … Continue reading Ten Years Of The Nagle Mountains →

The Horrific Genocide in Palestine IS an Irish Problem

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post called “Why You Shouldn’t Stay Neutral On Palestine”. https://autismneurodiversity.com/2024/07/21/why-you-shouldnt-stay-neutral-on-palestine/ I argued against the idea that we should try to fix Irish problems but not international problems. Now, I still agree with the general premise of what I wrote, that there is no particular reason why Irish lives … Continue reading The Horrific Genocide in Palestine IS an Irish Problem →

Bees, Moths, A Dragonfly, And A Guitar

So sometimes if I’m trying to write about something and I get writer’s block, my approach is, think of a really interesting title, and work from there. So what the devil is this title about then? Well, for the last few years, I’ve gone to Woodpoint to play my saz, an instrument that allows you … Continue reading Bees, Moths, A Dragonfly, And A Guitar →

The Courtmacsherry Estuary And Its Spectacular Birds

During my recent stay near Courtmacsherry, most days were spend dedicating at least some time to visiting the estuary. The estuary extends from Courtmacsherry to Timoleague, and on days when my energy wasn't too high I'd just walk part of the way, but on more energetic days I'd walk all the way to Timoleague and … Continue reading The Courtmacsherry Estuary And Its Spectacular Birds →

Magnificent Insects On the Coolim Cliffs

I've written about the Coolim Cliffs before, one of the best places on Earth in my opinion: https://autismneurodiversity.com/2022/08/10/the-coolim-cliffs-one-of-my-favourite-places-ever/ But in this post I'd like to mainly talk about my visit this year, after becoming a wildlife enthusiast. It feels like I'm seeing my old favourite places anew now, because now I'm much more conscious of … Continue reading Magnificent Insects On the Coolim Cliffs →

The Misogynistic Witchhunt Of Imane Khelif, And How It Is Distracting From the Injustices Of the International Olympic Committee

The internet is, and probably always will be, a bastion of anger before fact checking, and the latest controversy regarding Olympic boxing is no exception to this. This begun when Imane Khelif was fighting Angela Karini, and the fight was stopped after less than a minute, with Angela Karini bursting into tears. And then, an … Continue reading The Misogynistic Witchhunt Of Imane Khelif, And How It Is Distracting From the Injustices Of the International Olympic Committee →