{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65258ed879959c0012fc6cbf/680a36826f5bfb044f5acec0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"It Must Be Eugenics","description":"<p><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6HleuJUkwCjiZoKooxSSlNrJAOAydk_y49vYdswHkE/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/imustbebugn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow I Must Be BUGN on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, I discuss the recent proposal by RFK Jr. to create a database of autistic individuals, expressing deep concern over the implications of such a move. He emphasizes the importance of community, advocacy, and understanding the complexities surrounding autism and neurodivergence. Sheldon calls for collective action against systemic oppression and misinformation, urging listeners to remain vocal and supportive of marginalized communities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p><ul><li>The proposal to create a national database tracking autistic people is extremely problematic</li><li>I acknowledge my privilege in choosing a neurodivergent label with less stigma</li><li>The increase in autism diagnoses is due to better awareness, not an epidemic.</li><li>This should be yet another reason we start taking data-privacy more seriously</li><li>The narrative around autism needs to be more inclusive and expansive</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Helpful Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/ClQASyw0uAQ?si=eMyTwMgotiIAcdDT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What You Need to Know About the New Autism Data Registry</a></li><li><a href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2753787\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2019 Study on ADHD Rates by Race/Ethnic Group</a></li><li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebensborn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Background of Lebensborn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/65258ed979959c0012fc6ce3/shows/65258ed879959c0012fc6cbf/episodes/sheldongayisbugn.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hire me to speak or buy some merch!</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.ourwildminds.com/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Community for Black Gifted Adults - Our Wild Minds</a> - Use code \"Sheldon\"</li><li><a href=\"https://umbrellaus.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Umbrella US - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.ndconnect.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ND Connect - Online community for neurodivergent people</a></li><li><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelanG1R71TcGjzHIyVW1f8fkE7MaWx-D2j7OtHsIGrdQhi_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Submit your Questions or Misunderstood Insights</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Intro and Outro music provided by</strong> <a href=\"https://byrdversion1.bandcamp.com/album/nevermore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">byrdversion1 - \"It Couldn't Be\" from the album Nevermore</a></p>","author_name":"Sheldon Gay"}