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Chris Bailey

@samuelsiddell.bsky.social

ND Queer Ruling Passions / Neurodivergent Literacies https://rulingpassions.wordpress.com Escaping the Post Affect Society https://thisdamnpassivesoul.wordpress.com

229 Followers  |  185 Following  |  49 Posts  |  Joined: 21.11.2024  |  1.7961

Latest posts by samuelsiddell.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Feeling with theory / Neuroqueer music events David Shannon and I are organising two events in Sheffield, both called Feeling with Theory: Exploring the Meaning of Music around Neuroqueer identities. More info on the respective links below, bu…

Take a look at these events in Sheffield next month co-organsied by a friend.
thisdamnpassivesoul.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/f...

05.10.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Robert!

05.10.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another share for this - new Ruling Passions Podcast episode. Podcast explores the intersection between ND and being interested in stuff.

07.07.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with Esma Ruling Passions Β· Episode

New Epsiode of the Ruling Passions Podcast today - talking to philosophy student Esma about philosophy, video games and the problems with artificial intelligence.

Up on spotify now, and apple podcasts shortly.

open.spotify.com/episode/2Oyt...

04.07.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Conversation with Esma Ruling Passions Β· Episode

New Epsiode of the Ruling Passions Podcast today - talking to philosophy student Esma about philosophy, video games and the problems with artificial intelligence.

Up on spotify now, and apple podcasts shortly.

open.spotify.com/episode/2Oyt...

04.07.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Kent council bans transgender books in children’s library section KCC says the move came after a

this seems bad
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

04.07.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Acid Queen, with Susannah Cahalan Podcast Episode Β· Weird Studies Β· 21/05/2025 Β· 1h 28m

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w.... Brilliant episode of a great podcast. Includes discussion about the political necessity of changing consciousness and the awfulness of the academic project.

02.07.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Mad[]Neurodiverse Literary Possibilities Critical Neurodiversity Studies takeover: Natasha Downs calls for literary scholars within Mad Studies and Neurodiversity Studies to engage with one another, exploring the possibilities of and just…

On Day 6 of the Critical Neurodiversity Studies takeover @tasha-tasha.bsky.social calls for literary scholars within Mad Studies & Neurodiversity Studies to engage with one another, exploring the possibilities of and justifications for a β€˜Mad[]Neurodiverse’ literary analysis.
tinyurl.com/mr3dr8kc

30.06.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Roots of 'Gender-Critical' Fascism: White Supremacy, Reactionary Feminism, and the Far Right Podcast Episode Β· Acid Horizon Β· 29/06/2025 Β· 1h 7m

Acid Horizon has consistenly been my favourite podcast for years. Latest episode on gender critical feminism and fascism (not yet listened to it, but know it'll defo be worth a listen).

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

30.06.2025 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The policing of hands has in fact long played a particularly significant role in the enforcement of neuronormative embodiment.' - Nick Walker

Lenticular series - analogue film - exploring movement

28.06.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats. That minimalist cover is also super cool

27.06.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜NORMAL CHILDREN MAY SHOW SOME OF THE BEHAVIOUR SEEN IN THIS FILM’ Last year, I made a series of short films by splicing together archive footage, music, and quotes from various cultural theorists. We often think with theory, but this was more of an exercise in fe…

New blog post that includes the video I shared in my presentation at the Critical Neurodiversity conference @durhamimh.bsky.social

It's titled 'Normal children may show some of the behaviour seen in this film'

C/w for pathologising language

thisdamnpassivesoul.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/n...

26.06.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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Image is on purple white blue and white background 
On purple background image of a red megaphone with black lines to represent speaking. In white text it says Write to your MP to Vote NO to concessions and NO to the PIP & UC Bill om 1st July white exclamation mark 
On white back ground is image of an envelope with black outlined in black text says we need everyone to email their MP Now! 
On blue background is black and white image of houses of parliament in white text says we can’t give up pressure now MPs near to hear from you flood their inboxes tell them to support parliament amendment No concessions and vote the bill down

Alt text for graphic: Image is on purple white blue and white background On purple background image of a red megaphone with black lines to represent speaking. In white text it says Write to your MP to Vote NO to concessions and NO to the PIP & UC Bill om 1st July white exclamation mark On white back ground is image of an envelope with black outlined in black text says we need everyone to email their MP Now! On blue background is black and white image of houses of parliament in white text says we can’t give up pressure now MPs near to hear from you flood their inboxes tell them to support parliament amendment No concessions and vote the bill down

WelfareReformBill
#WelfareNotWarfare

πŸ“’βŒTell Your MP to support the amendment no matter the colour of the rosette support the amendment
πŸ“’βŒTell your MP not to support any concessions
πŸ“’βŒVote NO to PIP & UC Bill

πŸ“’βŒContact your MP today Keep piling pressure on

26.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

There was so much going on! No pressure to catch up, but much appreciated! Hope you're ok!

27.06.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh thanks for this, flat is my current feeling yes!

27.06.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starmer offers β€˜massive concessions’ on welfare bill to Labour rebels Exclusive: Leading rebels say they have been promised significant changes to planned cuts which could help bill avoid defeat

Unless the 'massive concessions' involve scrapping the entire thing I doubt it's enough to make the bill even close to acceptable

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

27.06.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Inspired by the fabulous conference hosted by @ndhumanities.bsky.social here is a new starter pack of researchers, advocates and organisations all working hard to make the world a better place for Neurodivergent/ Disabled and other marginalised communities.

Space for more

go.bsky.app/6ftC1uS

25.06.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

@hspandler.bsky.social hey! Dropped you an email but I've shared this one here too

26.06.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜NORMAL CHILDREN MAY SHOW SOME OF THE BEHAVIOUR SEEN IN THIS FILM’ Last year, I made a series of short films by splicing together archive footage, music, and quotes from various cultural theorists. We often think with theory, but this was more of an exercise in fe…

New blog post that includes the video I shared in my presentation at the Critical Neurodiversity conference @durhamimh.bsky.social

It's titled 'Normal children may show some of the behaviour seen in this film'

C/w for pathologising language

thisdamnpassivesoul.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/n...

26.06.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

argh. wish I hadn't had to come home early.

26.06.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Podcast Party time coming up soon yay

26.06.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

PS You'll come on the podcast next, right? ;-)

26.06.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting my morning off before I chair a session by listening to & reading @samuelsiddell.bsky.social Ruling Passions πŸͺ©

26.06.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

YOU MADE A TIK TOK VIDEO. Haha thank you!

26.06.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh thank you x

24.06.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with James Aldridge Ruling Passions Β· Episode

If you haven't listened to @samuelsiddell.bsky.social's Ruling Passions podcasts then I'd recomend it. Just had a very nice time with this episode on queer rivers!

open.spotify.com/episode/6nEK...

23.06.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with James Aldridge Ruling Passions Β· Episode

Hi! I've relaunched the Ruling Passions Podcast - new episode available on Spotify, or wherever you usually get podcasts.

Season 2 begins with a conversation with neurodivergent artist James Aldridge.

open.spotify.com/episode/6nEK...

13.06.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Of all psychology's sins, the most mortal is its neglect of beauty. There is, after all,
someting quite beautirul about a life.
But you would not think so from reading psychology books. Again, psychology fails what it studies.
James Hillman (1996)

A screen with a quote that reads 'Of all psychology's sins, the most mortal is its neglect of beauty. There is, after all, someting quite beautirul about a life. But you would not think so from reading psychology books. Again, psychology fails what it studies. James Hillman (1996)

Planning my presentation for the Critical Neurodiversity Conference in Durham next week

'Escaping the post-affect society'

www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...

17.06.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Thank you!

16.06.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with James Aldridge Ruling Passions Β· Episode

Hi! I've relaunched the Ruling Passions Podcast - new episode available on Spotify, or wherever you usually get podcasts.

Season 2 begins with a conversation with neurodivergent artist James Aldridge.

open.spotify.com/episode/6nEK...

13.06.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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