Today’s episode explores how conventional employment structures penalise individuals whose cognitive rhythms do not align with rigid, linear timekeeping. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that modern productivity, driven by a philosophy of scarcity and control, labels natural human variations as “disorders” or “deficits.” By contrast, the concept of a “commons” offers a collaborative environment where work adapts to personal energy surges and collective needs rather than a ticking clock. This shift into shared, flexible time allows those with executive functioning challenges to thrive and appear “ordinary” rather than impaired. Ultimately, her article advocates for a post-capitalist future that prioritises human well-being and organic growth over measurable, fenced-in minutes.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/executive-functioning-work-without
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