Today’s episode critiques the traditional psychological concept of executive functioning, arguing that it serves as a corporate metaphor rooted in patriarchy, colonialism, and capitalism. The author of the source essay, Jaime Hoerricks, PhD, suggests that society views the mind as a rigid boardroom where a metaphorical manager demands productivity at the expense of natural, human rhythms. This internalised pressure pathologises individuals who process the world through gestalt time (kairos), labeling their unique cognitive styles as defective or lazy. By decolonising this mental framework, her piece seeks to loosen the grip of societal expectations that prioritize efficiency over personal discernment. Ultimately, tshe advocates for a gentler self-understanding that honors the body’s internal timing rather than strictly adhering to industrialized standards of worth.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/executive-functioning-the-boardroom
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