Coming ‘Aut’ as Face Blind (about prosopagnosia and autism)
A blog post about prosopagnosia and autism, written for The Art of Autism, with a Dutch version published on Autisme is Veelzijdig.
Musings (Blog)
(neuro)psychology autism
Autism & Sleep
I originally wrote this piece on autism & sleep for Autisme is Veelzijdig, a Dutch platform on autism. I’m sharing it here as well, hoping it might resonate with others.
(neuro)psychology autism blog
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…
blog scientific notes
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…
blog Lembas The Lord of the Rings
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.
(neuro)psychology
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.
goal setting
A Vision for the Next Decade
Last week, I had the privilege of joining an incredible workshop with Ali Abdaal and Izzy Sealey. We explored our lives, dreams, and values and created what I’m calling my 10-Year Becoming Board.