Euan Hayton

To mark the 2nd state visit to the UK of "President Donald Trump, Channel 4 is rolling out an altogether different kind of welcome, with an unflinching night of programming that puts a spotlight on his prolific oeuvre of untruths and falsehoods."
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The stereotype of autistic people “lacking empathy” has always been misleading. It’s not absent, it’s just wired differently. 8/8

We may not mirror other people’s emotions in the expected way. We may not “read the room.” But when suffering is made clear to us, we often feel it intensely, sometimes more than those who claim to be naturally empathetic. 7/8

When people debate “empathy” in politics, it’s usually about cultural expectations, who deserves our compassion, who is seen as “worthy.” But from an autistic perspective, the issue is that empathy is not one size fits all. 6/8

Emotional empathy (sharing in another’s feelings once we know them) is often very strong, sometimes overwhelming. Practical empathy (wanting to help when someone is hurting) is also very present in autistic people. 5/8

Cognitive empathy (figuring out what someone else might be feeling) can be tough for autistic people, especially when social cues are vague. 4/8

Many of us don’t naturally “vicariously experience” someone else’s feelings. We might not read tone, body language, or social context the way neurotypical people do. That doesn’t mean we lack empathy, but that it often works differently. 3/8

This captures what most people mean by empathy. But for autistic people, that definition often feels alien. 2/8

The Merriam Webster definition of Empathy: "the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another” 1/8

RFK Jr's aggressive ignorance and scientific ineptitude is horrifying. He fundamentally does not understand or accept the most basic empirical principles for determining scientific information.

I hope American medical science can quickly recovery from his absurd & tragic tenure as Health Secretary.

After massive public backlash, the Social Security Administration is rolling back its disastrous cuts to phone services.

This is a huge victory for the public against DOGE's rampage.

Keep up the fight.

At 13 hours on the house floor Corey Booker demonstrates what it looks like to be a leader.

I hope he shames every other Democratic Senator into following his lead.

‘Bosch: Legacy’ Final Season Adds Jeremy Glazer & Miles Gaston Villanueva The final season of Bosch: Legacy is almost here, and it’s bringing in some fresh faces. Jeremy Glazer (Grey’s Anatomy) and Miles Gaston Villanueva (The Boys)

‘Bosch: Legacy’ Final Season Adds Jeremy Glazer & Miles Gaston Villanueva

Tell your MP: No disability benefit cuts I’ve sent a message to my MP - it just takes three clicks. Will you?

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The 15 Best Animated Movies of 2024 We list the 15 best animated films of 2024, including major studio releases like The Wild Robot and Piece by Piece and indie productions like Flow.

We listed the 15 best animated movies of 2024:

• ‘Flow’
• ‘Look Back’
• ‘Piece by Piece’
• ‘Ultraman: Rising’
• ‘Transformers One’

See the full list...
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Neurodiversity has reenergised my thirst for knowledge.

Best place to explore is the human mind and no better place to start is with your own brain.

With thinking and reason I will set sail upon the oceans of my mind.

Christopher Nolan’s ‘INCEPTION’ is now streaming on Netflix.

See which other movies just got added to Netflix: bit.ly/JanFlix25

The answer to all our problems is in our heads. Individually and collectively.

Neurodiversity drives humanity. Our greatest strength is our differences.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone on Apple Music Song · 1969 · Duration 3:07

Stand
In the end, you'll still be you
One that's done all the things you set out to do

Stand
There's a cross for you to bear
Things to go through if you're going anywhere

Stand
For the things you know are right
It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight

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January ✨

#Staytrue

Marcus Fraser makes his 200th St Mirren appearance.

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Today marks Marcus Fraser's 200th St Mirren appearance 👊

Allow me to once again express my undying and eternal love for Paisley St Mirren 🐼💪🎄🍻

Alexa, can you marry a football club?

COYS!!!!!! 🖤🤍🖤🤍

Earthrise.

Taken #OTD 56 years ago.

In terms of seeing that we're all on this one single planet, it's one of the most important photos ever taken.

Morning meditation — Though there are ten thousand different names. ‘Though there are ten thousand different names, there are not even two dharma realities. For that reason it is written in a sutra: ‘The teachings in the sutras are fingers pointing to the moon.’ Bassui Tokushō

Morning meditation — Though there are ten thousand different names.
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HBO and Max January 2025: Full List of New Arrivals The hit A24 drama A Different Man and Harley Quinn Season 5 lead the Max January 2025 list of new arrivals, ringing in the new year in style.

Find out which movies and shows are getting added to Max in the new year... discussingfilm.net/2024/12/23/n...

Disney+ and Hulu January 2025: Full List of New Arrivals The top Disney+ and Hulu January 2025 arrivals include Goosebumps Season 2 and the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man animated series!

See which new movies and shows are coming to Disney+ and Hulu next year... discussingfilm.net/2024/12/23/new-on-disney-plus-hulu-january-2025/

Christopher Nolan’s next film is an adaption of ‘THE ODYSSEY’

• Described as a mythic action epic that follows the tale of Odysseus & his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War

• Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson