Today’s episode argues that modern technology is being misused to prioritise the detection and classification of autism over the actual well-being of autistic individuals. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, expresses deep exhaustion with the recurring pattern of scientific advancements, such as artificial intelligence, being framed as “care” whilst they truly serve economic interests and data extraction. By focusing on technical validation, institutions often ignore the structural challenges and lived experiences of the community they claim to help. Dr. Hoerricks highlights a significant funding imbalance where projects that turn autism into a marketable product receive support, whilst critical, human-centered research is sidelined. Ultimately, her article serves as a powerful reminder that technological progress is not synonymous with genuine support or social understanding.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/here-we-go-again-when-technical-validation
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