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Coming ‘Aut’ as Face Blind
A blog post written for The Art of Autism.
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Autism & Sleep
I originally wrote this piece on autism for Autisme is Veelzijdig, a Dutch platform on autism. I’m sharing it here as well, hoping it might resonate with others.
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A Nightmare on Valentine’s Day – About the Nervous System and its Resilience
Valentine’s Day is sunny and cold. I’m sitting on a bench with my vegan almond matcha and a vegan sandwich, looking out at my beloved Dom Tower. The sun reflects off the stones and the water, people stroll by with flowers and gifts, and a warm, loving atmosphere hangs in the air. I stand up and walk to the bin to throw away a tissue.
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Platypus Diet: A Scientific Note
Last year, I wrote an article exploring the broader implications of climate change on the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). In this blog, I aim to delve deeper into a specific aspect: the impact of climate change on the platypus diet and associated biochemical processes.
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Tolkien’s Dragons: Guardians of Greed and Symbols of Sin
This short article was originally published in Dutch in Lembas, the magazine of the Tolkien society Unquendor, accompanied by one of my own dragon illustrations. These illustrations will also be displayed in poster format at the Neude Library in Utrecht during the “Middag van het Fantastische Boek” on the weekend of February 15th and 16th. Below is the English version of the article for a broader audience.
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Brain Rot: Word of the Year 2024—and a Symptom of a Deeper Crisis
In 2024, the term brain rot was crowned Word of the Year, capturing the zeitgeist of an era grappling with the effects of digital overconsumption. Originally slang for the mental fog and distraction caused by endless scrolling, brain rot now symbolizes a broader societal concern: our diminishing ability to focus.
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Designing a Cultural Probe
To make sure the NeuroSpicy Planner truly meets the diverse needs of its users—so many people, so many perspectives—I decided to test it using a cultural probe, adapted to my no-budget situation.
