cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/3976656
can some other neurodivergent people comment on this essay? On first glance it seems interesting and like a subversive video. But it feels extremely demeaning and ableist on a deeper look? I mean, I haven't watched it, I'm not subjecting myself to what I'm fairly certain is the same "capitalism caused adhd and also addiction is a moral failing" argument. But that's what I mean?
Am I the only person who feels this way?
If you're like me you might want to just skim the comments. A lot of the stuff mentioned about the video's content really pissed me off. I really hope I'm not alone in this.
It feels like I'm being judged for mentallt struggling with executive function but in a Leftist Way Actually (tm).
I gave it five minutes and idk what the speaker's thesis is or what the video is about.
it's apparently that capitalist markets and systems encourage an addiction culture which erodes identity and leads to people having no sense of self. idfk tho not watching that shit. I'm so tired of this weird misdirected panic and anger. Like why are we saying advertisements and companies can literally brainwash people, and then putting the responsibility for change on the people being brainwashed????